Solicitor

Defender Insurance Solicitor

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.

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 throughout all of our offices

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.

There are plenty of opportunities to assist on complex matters involving Fraud, Large & Catastrophic Loss, Property Damage and / or quantum and liability.

Above all the firm values potential, if you are inquisitive, hardworking and passionate about achieving great results, Horwich Farrelly is a great place to develop your career., You will be asked to competently deal with a varied case load of predominantly litigated files within our case management system including recoveries, motor, counter fraud and large loss matters.

As well as assisting our Partners 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.

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.

You will need p revious experience within a similar role handling a full case load of pre-litigated and litigated defender matters.

A knowledge or experience of Personal Injury Clams; preferably Defendant and / or previous experience working within the insurance sector however, we welcome applications from those with a Pursuer background.

Advocacy experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior Solicitor, looking to gain exposure on high value, complex matters supporting a Partner whilst managing a caseload.

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 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.

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.

Horwich Farrelly 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 Scottish public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service


• Private healthcare provision


• 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 Discount Hub