Solicitor/ Litigation Executive

Horwich Farrelly; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to manage a busy RTA and County Court caseload. You will work with Solicitors, Partners and colleagues to ensure efficient operations and excellent client service.

You should have 1–4 years’ PQE in litigation, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, plus a proactive approach to learning new skills and adapting to changing legislation. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years' PQE or equivalent litigation experience.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and ability to build relationships while giving clear advice.
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise.
• Team player with ability to work under supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness of legal issues.
• Flexible with a positive attitude to change.
• Desire to learn and adapt to legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of RTA and County Court matters.
• Manage court timetables and ensure all dates are diarised.
• Prepare and review evidence for hearings.
• Handle extensive disclosure and document management.
• Advise clients on tactics and review evidence.
• Attend conferences with experts, clients and counsel.
• Attend court or telephone hearings and represent clients.
• Interview witnesses and experts for statements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and meet deadlines and SLAs.
• Collect, update and report on MI for management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Job description

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.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to deal with own case load of RTA and County Court matters and to assist other Litigation Executive’s/Solicitors/Partners as and when required. Ensure that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business‑like and competent manner and to ensure the efficient operation of the firm.

• Ensure that all cases are dealt with in compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Law Society Practice Management Standards.
• Practice good file management.
• Ensure all important dates are diarised.
• Keep up to date with all correspondence relating to files.
• Comply with HF’s practices and procedures.
• Manage and proactively work a caseload of litigated matters
• Manage court timetables and ensuring all court dates are diarised
• Preparing/reviewing evidence
• Deal with extensive disclosure
• Advise clients on tactics and reviewing evidence
• Attend conferences with experts/clients/counsel
• Attend court/telephone hearings and representing the client for hearings where appropriate
• Interview witnesses and experts to obtain witness statements
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients ensuring deadlines and SLA's are met
• To collect, update and report on MI
• Manage own caseload of RTA and County Court matters

What do I need?

• Have 1-4 years' PQE or equivalent litigation experience in a similar role.
• Have strong organisation skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Be a good communicator and enjoy building relationships whilst providing clear and concise advice.
• Wish to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise.
• Work well in a team and under supervision
• Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Not be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the parties (and their representatives) in a case.
• Have a commercial awareness to legal issues
• Be flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business
• Desire to learn and expand on your knowledge and adapt to legislation.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

• 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!