Recoveries Insurance Solicitor 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. 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 do I need? You will need p revious experience within a similar role handling a full case load of pre-litigated and litigated recovery matters. A knowledge or experience of Personal Injury Clams; preferably Defendant 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 s trong work ethic and a committed team player. We are a close knit and stable 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. What will you be doing ? You will be asked to competently deal with a case load of predominantly litigated, recovery files within our case management system, as well as assisting our Head of Recoveries with reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence and court documents. Ensuring 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 be asked to carry out Advocacy at procedural hearings, debates and proofs. You will be working alongside three 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.. This is what the hiring manager, Steven, says about the role “We are a dynamic team taking a fresh approach to claims in Scotland and working closely with our clients to deliver better results. The successful candidate will be warmly welcomed and supported from the outset with the HF approach. We value integrity and desire and there is ample opportunity to grow in the role. We empower our team members to work independently and take initiative in handling their work. Above all, we do so together as a tight-knit team.” 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 opportunities, 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 Scottish public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service Private healthcare provision Private Dental Insurance 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 HF Benefits Hub About the company HF 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. Over the past 5 years, HF has expanded rapidly, significantly investing in it's people and adding commercial services to our traditional insurance client base. 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 Sounds great What next? If you are ready to apply, the button is below. If you don’t have an updated CV or just want a bit more information about the role first, please get in touch with me for more information. My email is [email protected] If Horwich Farrelly feels like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an initial call with one of our team, to find out more about you - followed by a virtual interview. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you. About The Team: Not Specified Personal Specification Not Specified