Solicitor

Horwich Farrelly; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Salford seeks a newly qualified solicitor to manage a caseload of litigated RTA liability matters. This role involves hands-on legal work along with early leadership experience, contributing to team performance and supporting junior colleagues. Candidates should have a keen interest in RTA litigation and possess management skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including hybrid working options and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) with an interest in RTA litigation.
• Management or coaching experience within legal services.
• Experience managing a litigated caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liability files.
• Support team leadership and contribute to improvements.
• Provide supervision and guidance to litigation executives.
• Deliver training to junior team members.

Skills

Interest in RTA litigation

Strong understanding of liability issues

Management or coaching experience

Excellent IT skills

Client service approach

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to multitask

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-1 PQE)

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

We are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join our RTA litigation team in a role that offers a strong balance of hands-on legal work and early leadership experience. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to take ownership of a small caseload of litigated RTA liability matters while also contributing to the supervision and development of junior colleagues. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the operational performance of the team, ensuring high standards of technical delivery, and helping to shape a positive and productive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liability files, progressing matters from instruction through to resolution with appropriate supervision.
• Support the leadership of the team by contributing to a positive, productive working environment and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to litigation executives, ensuring high-quality technical performance and compliance with supervision procedures.
• Deliver training and mentoring to legal apprentices and junior team members, helping to build capability and confidence across the team.
• Assist in the delivery of operational performance metrics, including revenue targets and timely billing.
• Contribute to the effective service delivery for allocated clients, supporting consistent response times, escalation processes, and SLA compliance.
• Participate in quality control processes, including case sampling and audit activity, to maintain high standards of file handling.
• Engage with clients, insurers, and third parties professionally to maintain strong working relationships and deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) with a genuine interest in RTA litigation.
• Strong understanding of liability issues in road traffic accident claims.
• Previous management or coaching experience within a legal services environment is essential.
• Previous experience managing a litigated caseload to be able to guide and advise members of your team of best practice.
• Previous experience of attending court.
• The ability to display a pleasant, but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft packages.
• An excellent eye for detail with a concern for quality and accuracy.
• A focused client service approach is essential.
• Team oriented and collaborative with a flexible, can do attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Demonstrable ability to multitask and prioritise a full workload under pressure and the ability to work independently.

About the firm

We\'re not your typical law firm - we\'re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients\' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

Benefits

• 25 days\' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we\'d love to learn more about you! Submit your CV here and we\'ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don\'t have something right now, we\'ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.