Litigation Case Manager

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Full time
About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Case Manager to join our Motor & Casualty Department based in Manchester or Liverpool.

The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications and possess previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.

The role holder will deal with mainly litigated small claims/fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required, with an average case load of 100 files.

To 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.

  • File Handling own case load of defendant litigated small claims and fast track and MOJ files
  • Competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs
  • Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps
  • Referring cases for supervision and guidance so as to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed
  • Entering into telephone negotiations, liaising with third party solicitors and insurers, own insurer clients and lay clients' and recording the outcome of those approaches
  • Drafting documents including, applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
  • Attending telephone conferences/applications/court hearings
  • Working to Court Deadlines and Managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system
  • Seeing cases through from commencement of proceedings to conclusion whilst dealing with cases in a cost-effective matter
  • Ensure that all cases are dealt with in compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Law
  • Manage your time effectively
  • Complete MI and the understanding of SLA's
  • Comply with Horwich Farrelly's practice and procedures

The existing teams are filled with ambitious professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment. We are a sociable department with lots of team activities to get involved in.

Progression: HF has a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression and for the successful candidate to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF. All our training contracts and solicitor apprenticeships are offered internally and are not met with competition from outside of the firm.

Personal Specification
  • The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload preferable a defendant case load.
  • Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application
  • Knowledge of motor insurance would be preferable
  • Familiarity with medical reports would be needed
  • Able to meet/exceed billing target.
  • Client-centric approach and excellent client care skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Experience of communicating and working with clients
  • Has the ability to take initiative and pride in their work; and is flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business.
  • Can work under pressure and to strict time limits.
  • Able to show initiative, and competency to work freely
  • The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team


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