HORWICH FARRELLY

Responsibility

• at HF we do things differently
• at Horwich Farrelly we do things differently
• we recognise the value of our employees and understand that they set us apart from our competitors
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• the Team
• our Large & Catastrophic Loss team are looking for a Litigation Executive to join the team
• you will be not only working independently but as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team
• you will assist a Partner and other Fee Earners as part of our successful Motor & Casualty team
• to undertake all administration duties as requested and be prepared to use a high degree of self-management and initiative
• management and coordination of files and correspondence/documents
• you will deal with mainly litigated fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required
• to make and receive telephone calls so as to provide updates of information to relevant parties as required
• if you want to experience what life is like as a commercial lawyer at HF, take a look at our Paralegal vacancy within our Commercial Debt Litigation Department, City Centre Manchester
• our Scottish team is filled with legal professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent, results and solutions focussed service to our clients
• progression
• to administer daily post and assist with daily filing of documentation on files
• so, if you want to experience what life is like as a lawyer at HF, take a look at our Litigation Executive vacancy within our Motor & Casualty team, within our Whiteley office
• this is what our Partner and Head of Fareham Office , James, says about the role
• the team is filled with legal professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent, results and solutions focussed service to our clients
• so, if you want to experience what life is like as a lawyer at Horwich Farrelly, take a look at our Litigation Executive vacancy within our Motor & Casualty Large & Complex Loss team, Manchester
• you will be not only be trusted to work by your own guidance but as part of our successful Commercial Debt Litigation team
• our Recoveries department works for most major insurers in seeking to recover their insured and uninsured losses following road traffic accidents. With the support of experienced team members and a management system, you can come and join us
• this is a great role for a Graduate who is looking to start their career, initially you will be assisting the fee earners, with a long-term view of running your own caseload
• our Commercial Debt Litigation team is no exception
• to ensure that an effective filing system is maintained
• 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
• as you will have previous debt recovery experience, you will be ready to take on your own caseload of matters including commercial and consumer debt recovery cases for a variety of clients, enforcement proceedings and insolvency action
• to assist with the dispatch of outgoing correspondence and enclosures
• but, we’re not stopping there
• for instance, there are opportunities to be part of the engagement committee, attend client events and participate in charity and volunteering opportunities
• we have several routes on progression, from Training contracts, Graduate Legal Apprenticeship and pathways to becoming a Team Leader
• whilst you will be able to develop and grow your own caseload under the guidance of industry experts, it is essential that you have at least 12 months experience handling a debt recovery caseload and clear understanding of the pre-action protocol
• you will ideally have previous experience within a similar role handling a full and varied case load of recovery files. Experience of working in the insurance industry would be beneficial but is not essential
• you will be working alongside an experienced team which has recovered over £5 million for clients
• what will you be doing?
• conducting legal research
• as you will have already completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications or have previous file handling experience/ worked in the insurance industry you will be ready to handle your own caseload of defendant litigated small claims, fast track and MOJ files
• we want to continue providing the very best services to our clients and we have some very exciting plans for 2023
• as you will have already completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications or have previous file handling experience/ worked in the insurance industry you will be ready to gain exposure to high quality and challenging Large & Complex Loss claims
• if you enjoy debt recovery and, want to develop your experience, this could be the place for you
• you will need to be a dedicated individual who can work to deadlines and manage the lifecycle of a claim from start to finish. Working alongside solicitors, you will need to assist with progressing litigated files to a conclusion
• this is what the hiring manager, Steven, says about the role
• so, if you want to experience what life is like as a lawyer at Horwich Farrelly, take a look at our Litigation Executive vacancy within our Motor & Casualty Large & Catastrophic Loss team, MediaCityUK, Manchester
• here's what our Hiring Manager, Zeshan Noor, says about the role
• we want you to enjoy being at work as much as the work they do so being part of a connected team allows everyone to work better together
• this is an excellent opportunity to support on catastrophic injury claims such as brain injury, spinal injury and amputation claims on behalf of national insurers in a communal and nurturing environment
• ideally, you will have a minimum of 12 months experience handling a caseload of debt recovery matters but, we are also open to speaking with individuals who have a background in credit control and, may have as part of their role, assisted external legal partners on behalf of a commercial company
• 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
• above all, we are looking for committed, enthusiastic individuals with the desire to learn
• “We are continuing to grow and expand into new areas, so there will be future opportunities available for the right person
• you will be confident providing clients with updates and ensure that that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and competent manner to ensure the efficient operation of the firm
• you will be able to provide clients with updates and ensure that that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and professional manner to guarantee the efficient operation of the firm
• what do I need?
• you will be not only be trusted to work by your own guidance but as part of our successful Large & Complex team
• the successful candidate will be warmly welcomed and supported from the outset with the HF approach
• in this role you will have exposure to both Clients and Senior Stakeholders at HF
• we are currently seeking a Litigation Executive who comes from an insurer/credit hire company/credit hire law firm background to join our growing and dynamic Credit Hire Team, could you be that person? If so, we want to hear from you
• as a firm we are fully committed to nurturing and growing talent, and part of that is recognising the results of an individual’s work and rewarding high performance
• this is a real chance for you to shine and progress and, we have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees
• you will be asked to competently deal with a case load of both pre-litigation and litigated recovery files within our case management system
• currently in your last year of university? Looking for your first role in the legal sector? Why not consider a career with Horwich Farrelly
• as you will have already completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications or have previous file handling experience/ worked in the insurance industry you will be ready to handle your own caseload of defendant litigated files
• “We’ve enjoyed a great year & secured many successes for our valued clients across our Motor & Casualty set at HF throughout 2022
• progression isn’t just limited to qualification. Many people within Credit Hire have had the opportunity to be promoted into management and operational positions and/or develop as technical specialists
• we have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career at Horwich Farrelly
• you will review files and make assessments on liability and quantum, intimate and negotiate claims, and engage with insurer clients and their customers throughout the process
• you will deal with an extremely varied caseload of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required, including EL, PL, animal claims, property damage, household claims, RTAs, recoveries, fatality claims as well as carrying out investigations and assisting our Associate Partner with direct client account management
• we offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all
• what’s in it for you?
• there are many opportunities for you to progress, to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF and, there are a variety of roles within the team that showcase that internal development, whether that be partners, legal executives, apprentices and, career paralegals
• this is a real chance for you to shine and start a successful career in law
• you will predominantly be handling your own case load of litigated delegated authority claims
• ”
• personally, I would have loved this sort of opportunity when I was starting out in my career
• complete MI in line with client SLA's
• all our training contracts are offered internally, and the firm offered a total of 28 training contracts in 2021/2022, a proportion of those are within the Credit Hire department

Requirements

• assisting the solicitors/ fee earners with chasers and post
• updating information on our case management systems as requested
• to undertake direct communication with third parties / clients on the telephone in a professional and effective manner
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• providing first line support for client queries
• producing standard documentation
• any other duties which will assist the solicitors / fee earners

Responsibility

• you will be creating new instruction files. Entering key data required to open a new file within our case management system
• creating new instruction files. Entering key data required to open a new file within our case management system
• liaise with clients, courts and third parties by telephone and email in order to obtain missing information and/or clarify instructions provided
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• assisting other members of the department during busy periods
• prioritise work according to urgency
• hitting daily, weekly and monthly billing targets
• prepare and file Court documents including AOS, NOI and NOA as required
• access client web-based portals for additional information and documentation
• we're looking for a Legal Support Administrator to join our Legal Support Team on a permanent basis t o provide file opening and general administration support to all legal departments of HF
• we're looking for an Legal Support Administrator to join our Legal Support Team on a permanent basis t o provide file opening and general administration support to all legal departments of HF
• manage multiple email inboxes
• document production including preparation and sending of client care letters/ acknowledgements
• general file administration
• what will I be doing?
• to provide support to Fee Earners as and when required
• to use all office equipment efficiently & competently
• to ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information in compliance with all DPA requirements
• this is a busy role, requiring a high level of accuracy and the ability to switch between tasks
• providing cover for other team members during absences
• here's what our Hiring Manager, Jen, says about the role

Requirements

• excellent attention to detail
• exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills
• team player with the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
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• common sense and initiative

Responsibility

• you are known for your organisational skills and are comfortable managing inboxes and diaries
• you can communicate well and are comfortable speaking with candidates as well as internal stakeholders at all levels
• you can manage multiple tasks at a time, always meeting deadlines and asking for help if needed
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• it’s advantageous to have previous agency or internal recruitment experience or wider experience as part of a HR team
• what do I need?
• you know what a good process looks like and you can offer ideas and changes on how we can improve and streamline them
• if y ou like the idea that your work will help us give the best candidate experience to candidates applying for roles at HF by making the experience as simple, easy and enjoyable as possible then this role is for you
• you are IT literate and are confident that you can pick up new systems, whether that’s working out how to post a job advert on LinkedIn or how to navigate our recruitment and HR Information Systems
• we also oversee projects such employer brand, social media, D&I and internal promotions so there’s plenty to get involved with
• you might not have worked in an internal Recruitment team before. You might not have worked in a HR Team before. But you’ve definitely applied for a new job before
• you’ll be supporting the Recruitment and People Operations teams, who are responsible for recruiting and onboarding all new starters at all levels across the firm
• so, do you remember a time where you had a great experience? Perfect communication and positivity throughout? Everything about this role is centred around getting that experience for every candidate, every time

Earnings for position recruitment administrator

Responsibility

• HF People. Not Just Lawyers
• if you want to move your career onto your next level, then please read on
• team Leaders
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• we are looking for ambitious people who want to join our fast-growing and successful Recoveries department
• senior, Supervisor, Team Lead, Line Manager, Team Manager, Senior Lead, Assistant Manager, Executive Lead…... no matter what your title is, we know it’s you who makes the difference
• our Team Leaders are legal experts, with a keen sense of commercial awareness
• HF Recoveries is making some exciting changes and due to unprecedented growth, we are recruiting for Team Leaders. No day is the same in HF Recoveries and w e can offer you a long and rewarding career in Litigation
• quite A Lot Really
• we support an impressive list of client Insurers and their policyholders through the litigation process to recover their outstanding outlay and uninsured losses
• if you have sound litigation and/or RTA Recoveries knowledge and want to build upon your leadership experience, Then, we want to hear from you
• you’ll be hardworking, well organised, enjoy working as part of a successful team, and thrive by developing and leading your team to overcome litigation challenges and to deliver fantastic results for our clients
• what's in it for you?

Responsibility

• well, our Finance department are looking for a Credit Controller to provide a comprehensive credit control service to the partners of the firm all whilst maintaining and improving client relationships! You will carry out collection and administration of monies as well as resolving and managing queries which arise from our clients

Earnings for position credit controller