Solicitor - Complex and Catastrophic Injury Opportunities

HF LIMITED t/a HF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Holiday pay scheme

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme &Digital

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Gym discount & Employee Hub

Vouchers for Flu/Eye care

Job summary

HF LIMITED t/a HF is a leading Catastrophic & Complex Injury team with a growing portfolio of high-value claims and offices across multiple jurisdictions. We seek a lawyer to manage and support complex injury claims, taking ownership through pre- and post-litigation stages and building strong client relationships.

You will analyse evidence, develop case strategies, attend conferences and trials, and ensure court directions and deadlines are met while contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex and catastrophic injury claims (high-value multi-track matters).
• Own cases through pre- and post-litigation stages with proactive client management.
• Strong analytical skills to develop case strategies and prepare key documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support complex and catastrophic injury claims, including high-value multi-track matters.
• Take ownership of cases through both pre- and post-litigation stages.
• Analyse evidence, develop case strategies and prepare key legal documentation.
• Attend conferences, hearings and trials where appropriate.
• Ensure court directions, deadlines and client service requirements are met.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Supervise and support colleagues and contribute to business development.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

We are one of the largest, most highly skilled Catastrophic & Complex Injury teams in the market, with a growing portfolio of more than £10m fee income.The team numbers over 70 lawyers across eight offices, four jurisdictions, with many leading names in the market and over 600 years of experience in large loss between us! All of which makes sure we are making the right decisions for our clients. We handle cases with cumulative reserves of over £1bn and our top tier partners all have experience of handling claims with pleaded values of £20m+.Our large loss team is managed in three geographical groups under the overall leadership of the Head of our Catastrophic & Complex Injury Group Simon Curtis and Peter Walmsley.

Manage and/or support complex and catastrophic injury claims, including high-value multi-track matters.Take appropriate ownership of cases through both pre- and post-litigation stages.Analyse evidence, develop case strategies and prepare key legal documentation.Work closely with clients, counsel, experts and other parties to progress matters effectively.Attend conferences, hearings and trials where appropriate.Ensure court directions, deadlines and client service requirements are consistently met.Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.Supervise and support colleagues where appropriate to your level.Contribute to business development, client initiatives and the continued growth of the team.

Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• 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!