Senior Associate

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Solicitors Full time

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing and dynamic team of legal professions in the Glasgow Office. This is an opportunity to work in an engaging and friendly environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent results and innovative solutions focussed service to our clients.

There is a great team ethos and we encourage our people to be involved in various team and firm wide initiatives centred on personal development and wellbeing, not just the work we do. For instance, there are opportunities to be part of the engagement committee, attend client events and participate in charity and volunteering opportunities.

What will you be doing?

As Senior Associate, you will be responsible for handling a case load of predominantly litigated defender files within our case management system, ranging from counter-fraud files to EL and PL claims, including complex, high value catastrophic injury files and assisting with property damage and sensitive claims. You will report directly to clients on all aspects of the litigation, including reserving strategy and tactics to ensure that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a professional and competent manner, and to ensure the efficient operation of the team. You will also be involved in client training and presentations as part of our added value services to our clients.

You will be working alongside two recognised Law Society of Scotland Specialists in Personal Injury Law whose experience includes a number of significant cases, such as appeals to the House of Lords concerning limitation in abuse cases and to the Inner House of the Court of Session regarding the applicability of workplace regulations. You will also have supervisory responsibilities for the junior team, consisting of solicitors, trainees and paralegals.

You will be asked to carry out Advocacy at procedural hearings, debates and proofs and to instruct Counsel in complex claims.

This is what the hiring manager, Steven, says about the role

What’s in it for you?

We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible working and have a relaxed dress code, you can be yourself at work. We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all.

We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, from paying for professional subscriptions to offering learning and development grants for further study, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll have access to, as part of our team:
25 days’ annual leave (in addition to full Scottish public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
Private healthcare provision
Company pension scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
Season ticket loans
Professional subscriptions paid
Flu vouchers
Bonus scheme
Perks at work scheme package

Progression

As a firm we are fully committed to nurturing and growing talent, part of which involves recognising the results of an individual’s work and rewarding high performance.

The firm offers an annual development grant which can be used towards further study or professional development and there are opportunities to progress as the office continues to grow and succeed.

Above all the firm values potential, if you are inquisitive, hardworking and passionate about achieving great results, Horwich Farrelly is a great place to develop your career.

What do I need?

You will need previous experience within a similar role handling a full and varied case load of defended litigated matters. A knowledge or experience of Personal Injury Clams; preferably Defender and/or previous experience working within the insurance sector. Advocacy experience is essential.

You will need to bring an enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude with a desire to achieve and exceed targets combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to demonstrate initiative and creative problem solving is desirable.

We would like to see a strong work ethic and a committed team player. We are a close knit and dedicated team that like to share ideas and experience with a view to achieving the best results that we can for our Clients.

Be confident and assertive and willing to engage in public speaking.

Horwich Farrelly is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire.



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