Litigation Executive

4 weeks ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Full time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Executive to join our Motor Department based in our Manchester office.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for handling a mixed case load of defendant litigated files, ranging from OIC to Fast Track/low level Multi Track. You will work independently, but also as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of claim handling a litigated caseload, preferably a defendant case load. Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct, and their application is also essential.

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

The Main Duties:

  • File Handling own mixed case load of defendant litigated ranging from OIC to Fast Track/low level Multi Track
  • 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.

About the Firm

Horwich Farrelly is one of the UK's leading providers of legal and handling services to the insurance and commercial sectors. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK's 20 largest insurers in specialist areas such as Counter Fraud, Large & Catastrophic Injury, Motor, Disease, Casualty, Aviation, Recoveries, Costs and Credit Hire.

As a top 50 law firm, we undertake high value and high quality work for insurers, large corporates, and SME clients.

We are an ambitious, independent, national law firm which genuinely does things differently with a forward-thinking innovative approach that's built around our clients' needs - not our own.

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 public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private healthcare provision
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • 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
  • HF Discount Hub

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