At Horwich Farrelly we do things differently. We recognise the value of our employees and understand that they set us apart from our competitors.  So, if you want to experience what life is like as a lawyer at Horwich Farrelly, take a look at our Assistant Solicitor vacancy within our Large and Complex Loss team, Manchester.  

What will you be doing?

You will be working directly with a Partner and Associate Partner, this is a great opportunity for you to progress your career at a nationally recognised law firm. Your role will include pre and post litigation claims involving a mixture of claims including large loss with high value cases mainly £5 million plus including indemnity disputes, liability and quantum.  The team deals with claims involving complex injuries, brain injuries, spinal injuries and amputations predominantly following a motor accident.

You will be working team of market leading experienced professionals in an engaging environment. This will be a knowledge stretching yet rewarding role as not only do we promote strong relationships and results for our clients we also promote supportive working relationships within the team.

What’s in it for you?

This is a real chance for you to shine within a successful career at HF. 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.

What do I need?

You will need to be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive in England & Wales ideally with at least 2 years’ experience in CAT PI Claims.

About the company

HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire. HF has recently expanded into the provision of commercial legal services and litigation providing solutions to a wide range of corporate and SME clients.

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 grants for further study, 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
• 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

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 us!

Next steps

If HF 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.