We are seeking Causation Litigation Executives/Paralegals to join our industry leading Counter Fraud department based at our Media City, Salford Quays office. We offer hybrid and flexible working, so for those slightly further a field this is a great opportunity to progress your career at an award winning firm!
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 example, 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?
In this role you will not only be working independently but also as part of a team investigating and defending fraudulent claims arising from motor accidents.
You will be asked to competently deal with a case load of files within our case management system, to include: running your own case load of motor fraud matters, ensuring that clients are confident their legal affairs are dealt with in a professional and competent manner and ensuring the efficient operation of the team.
You will have the opportunity to carry out Advocacy on applications and Case Management Conferences as and when required.
What do I need?
The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC, have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.
However, whilst experience and qualifications are desirable, above all we hire based on potential so, if you want to learn and develop within an exciting and niche area of law, we are able to offer you the training to succeed.
All new starters will receive training to introduce you to the type of work we do and teach you how we handle claims for our clients. Once you have completed the training, you will progress to handling your own caseload.
Whether you are a solicitor, legal executive or non-qualified claims handler with experience of personal injury litigation we would like to hear from you!
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 stable team that like to share ideas and experience with a view to achieving the best results that we can for our clients.
Progression
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.
Progression isn’t just limited to qualification. Many people within Counter Fraud have had the opportunity to be promoted into management and operational positions and/or develop as technical specialists.
Above all the firm values potential, if you are inquisitive, hardworking and passionate about achieving great results, HF is a great place to develop your career.
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, 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 public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
- Holiday Buy Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days holiday)
- Life insurance and Income Protection
- Partner Life Insurance*
- Private Medical Insurance*
- Healthcare Cash Plan*
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave*
- Flexible & Hybrid working options*
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Charitable Giving & Employee Volunteer Days
- Technology Vouchers & Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Travel Insurance
- Flu Vouchers & Eyecare Vouchers
- HF Discount Hub
- Season Ticket Loans
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