HF. People. Not just lawyers. We know it's you who makes the difference. Are you a Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support or a Litigation Administrator, no matter what your title is, it's a great time to join our fast growing Outsourced Solutions Department here at HF! So, if you are ambitious and hardworking, we think you will like the look of our Legal Assistant position that we are recruiting for. We are looking to hear from individuals who are based near to our Manchester (Salford Quays), Liverpool, Leeds, Southampton or London office's. What will you be doing? We are recruiting for Legal Assistant's to support our Litigation teams within our Outsourced Department. We are looking for talented people, with great customer service skills to liaise with third parties. Attention to detail is vital, as you will processing cheques and loss forms and data inputting into our case management system. You will also be key in supporting the wider department, as you will be providing general administrative duties to the Team and to also assist Litigation Executives with files in the production of standard documentation. What do I need? If you are hardworking, well organised, enjoy working as part of a successful team, have a confident telephone manner and enjoy using your initiative, then we can help you build a long and rewarding legal career with HF! We would be looking to hear from those who have previous experience within a similar legal assisting role, however, previous experience isn't essential as training on the job will be provided What's in it for you? This is a real chance for you to shine and start a successful career in law. 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 HF! This is what our Partner and Head of Outsourced Solutions, David, says about the role; "As a continuously evolving, dynamic team, we proactively seek for our team members to grow and develop their skills both intrinsically within HF and extrinsically with clients to deliver better results. The HF approach is to support and empower teams to continue to build upon their existing skills, to work independently and take initiative handling their workload. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate in to our team; adding their knowledge and enthusiasm to our strong core. " 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. We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible and remote working and have a relaxed dress code - you can be yourself at work! 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 will 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 Enhanced parental leave Cycle to Work scheme Life insurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service Season ticket loans Flu vouchers Bonus scheme HF Discounts Sounds great! What next? 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, you will be invited to 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.
May 16, 2024
Full time
HF. People. Not just lawyers. We know it's you who makes the difference. Are you a Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support or a Litigation Administrator, no matter what your title is, it's a great time to join our fast growing Outsourced Solutions Department here at HF! So, if you are ambitious and hardworking, we think you will like the look of our Legal Assistant position that we are recruiting for. We are looking to hear from individuals who are based near to our Manchester (Salford Quays), Liverpool, Leeds, Southampton or London office's. What will you be doing? We are recruiting for Legal Assistant's to support our Litigation teams within our Outsourced Department. We are looking for talented people, with great customer service skills to liaise with third parties. Attention to detail is vital, as you will processing cheques and loss forms and data inputting into our case management system. You will also be key in supporting the wider department, as you will be providing general administrative duties to the Team and to also assist Litigation Executives with files in the production of standard documentation. What do I need? If you are hardworking, well organised, enjoy working as part of a successful team, have a confident telephone manner and enjoy using your initiative, then we can help you build a long and rewarding legal career with HF! We would be looking to hear from those who have previous experience within a similar legal assisting role, however, previous experience isn't essential as training on the job will be provided What's in it for you? This is a real chance for you to shine and start a successful career in law. 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 HF! This is what our Partner and Head of Outsourced Solutions, David, says about the role; "As a continuously evolving, dynamic team, we proactively seek for our team members to grow and develop their skills both intrinsically within HF and extrinsically with clients to deliver better results. The HF approach is to support and empower teams to continue to build upon their existing skills, to work independently and take initiative handling their workload. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate in to our team; adding their knowledge and enthusiasm to our strong core. " 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. We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible and remote working and have a relaxed dress code - you can be yourself at work! 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 will 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 Enhanced parental leave Cycle to Work scheme Life insurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service Season ticket loans Flu vouchers Bonus scheme HF Discounts Sounds great! What next? 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, you will be invited to 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.
HF. People. Not just lawyers. We know it's you who makes the difference. Administrative Support, Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support, Litigation Administrator, Legal Support, no matter what your title is, it's a great time to join HF Recoveries. Our success is breeding success.So,if you are ambitious and hardworking then you can be part of something exciting as we grow and develop together. Legal Assistant HF Recoveries are recruiting for Legal Assistants, to support our Litigation teams. We are looking for talented people, with great customer service skills to help our impressive list of Client Insurers and their Policyholders through the litigation process as we recover their outstanding outlay and uninsured losses. No day is the same in HF Recoveries, and our Legal Assistants are great team players who become brilliant at multi-tasking. As a Legal Assistant you will manage your own workload, handle inbound and outbound telephone calls, prepare legal documentation, and update legal cases for our Clients and Policyholders. If you are hardworking, well organised, enjoy working as part of a successful team, have a confident telephone manner and enjoy using your initiative, then we can help you build a long and rewarding legal career in Litigation with HF Recoveries. So many of our Legal Assistants have shown ambition and been promoted into senior Litigation handling roles and Team Leader positions. If you are interested, please read on. What's in it for you? Quite a lot really. We offer attractive salaries as well as hybrid and flexible working hours, once you have successfully passed your six months probation period. We want your career to flourish, and we will continually invest in you, offering you lots of training and support. 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 Hybrid working after successfully completing your 6 months probation period Private healthcare provision Company pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Cycle to Work scheme Life insurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service Season ticket loans Flu vouchers Bonus scheme Perks at work scheme package 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. Next steps? If you are ready to apply, the button is below! Please submit your application along with a cover letter stating why we should offer you a position in the Recoveries department. 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. Please note this is a full time position , 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday based from our office at MediaCity, Salford Quays.
May 15, 2024
Full time
HF. People. Not just lawyers. We know it's you who makes the difference. Administrative Support, Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support, Litigation Administrator, Legal Support, no matter what your title is, it's a great time to join HF Recoveries. Our success is breeding success.So,if you are ambitious and hardworking then you can be part of something exciting as we grow and develop together. Legal Assistant HF Recoveries are recruiting for Legal Assistants, to support our Litigation teams. We are looking for talented people, with great customer service skills to help our impressive list of Client Insurers and their Policyholders through the litigation process as we recover their outstanding outlay and uninsured losses. No day is the same in HF Recoveries, and our Legal Assistants are great team players who become brilliant at multi-tasking. As a Legal Assistant you will manage your own workload, handle inbound and outbound telephone calls, prepare legal documentation, and update legal cases for our Clients and Policyholders. If you are hardworking, well organised, enjoy working as part of a successful team, have a confident telephone manner and enjoy using your initiative, then we can help you build a long and rewarding legal career in Litigation with HF Recoveries. So many of our Legal Assistants have shown ambition and been promoted into senior Litigation handling roles and Team Leader positions. If you are interested, please read on. What's in it for you? Quite a lot really. We offer attractive salaries as well as hybrid and flexible working hours, once you have successfully passed your six months probation period. We want your career to flourish, and we will continually invest in you, offering you lots of training and support. 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 Hybrid working after successfully completing your 6 months probation period Private healthcare provision Company pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Cycle to Work scheme Life insurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service Season ticket loans Flu vouchers Bonus scheme Perks at work scheme package 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. Next steps? If you are ready to apply, the button is below! Please submit your application along with a cover letter stating why we should offer you a position in the Recoveries department. 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. Please note this is a full time position , 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday based from our office at MediaCity, Salford Quays.
Litigation Assistant - Court of Protection (property and finance deputyships) London (with hybrid home working) Permanent, Full time Salary: Competitive, plus benefits Reference - LA/COP/AC/MAY24 About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. About the departments Our Personal Injury team represent clients who have suffered any injury at work or in any public setting whether in this country or abroad when it wasn't their fault. The department has specialist teams in road traffic accidents including a cycling specific team, work injury and industrial diseases, travel claims, brain and spinal cord injuries. Our Clinical Negligence team represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment that causes injury or an existing condition to worsen. Our expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to brain injury, cerebral palsy and birth injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded includes a Five-figure settlement for a first-time mother suffering depression after delayed surgery and more than £30 million for lifelong care for a boy starved of oxygen at birth. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Assistant to work within the Court of Protection (property & financial affairs) team assisting with the management and administration of finance deputyships and personal injury trusts for clients with high value compensation and damages awards. You will be supporting the professional Deputy and paralegals working within the Court of Protection team across the PI and Medical Negligence departments. To find out more about the role, who we are looking for and how to apply, please click 'Apply Now' and you will be redirected to our website. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as you can in order to be considered. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Employee Benefits • Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)• Enhanced pension contributions (Aviva)• Life assurance 4 x salary• Healthcare cash plan with Medicash• Private Health Insurance (BUPA)• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off• Cycle to work scheme• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
May 13, 2024
Full time
Litigation Assistant - Court of Protection (property and finance deputyships) London (with hybrid home working) Permanent, Full time Salary: Competitive, plus benefits Reference - LA/COP/AC/MAY24 About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. About the departments Our Personal Injury team represent clients who have suffered any injury at work or in any public setting whether in this country or abroad when it wasn't their fault. The department has specialist teams in road traffic accidents including a cycling specific team, work injury and industrial diseases, travel claims, brain and spinal cord injuries. Our Clinical Negligence team represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment that causes injury or an existing condition to worsen. Our expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to brain injury, cerebral palsy and birth injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded includes a Five-figure settlement for a first-time mother suffering depression after delayed surgery and more than £30 million for lifelong care for a boy starved of oxygen at birth. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Assistant to work within the Court of Protection (property & financial affairs) team assisting with the management and administration of finance deputyships and personal injury trusts for clients with high value compensation and damages awards. You will be supporting the professional Deputy and paralegals working within the Court of Protection team across the PI and Medical Negligence departments. To find out more about the role, who we are looking for and how to apply, please click 'Apply Now' and you will be redirected to our website. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as you can in order to be considered. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Employee Benefits • Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)• Enhanced pension contributions (Aviva)• Life assurance 4 x salary• Healthcare cash plan with Medicash• Private Health Insurance (BUPA)• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off• Cycle to work scheme• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track. We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds that which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law. Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven and Unified, and because of this we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun and inclusive. National Accident Law is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself. Purpose of our Personal Injury: We are looking for both MOJ portal and Small Claims file handlers. Our Small Claims handlers will handle all small claims following submission, up to the point of Proceedings being issued. Our MOJ file handlers run all cases within the MOJ portal after a liability response has been received, including taking cases to Stage 3 Hearings. Both roles are pivotal to the success of our business. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, enabling key decisions to be made to progress the claim through the process and advising on settlement offers. These are remote roles with the expectation of travel to our Kettering office Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) Responsibilities: Small Claims File Handler: • Develop a knowledge of legal issues in respect of small claims cases. • Drive the settlement of cases that sit within the OIC portal. • Assess liability and quantum and establish a strategy for each small claims case. • Communicate with clients in accordance with agreed SLA • Obtain medical evidence and review within agreed SLA • Finalise medical evidence to share with defendants • Review full details of the claim to make considered offers • Assess defendant offers, concluding how to proceed • Work individually and as part of a team to meet and exceed targets • Prepare cases for issue, with subsequent hand-off to the litigation team • Submit and complete all reviews promptly and accurately, in line with operational KPIs • Confidently and clearly relay information to the consumer, adhering to high customer service standards MOJ Portal File Handler: • Drive the settlement of RTA and Non-RTA admitted cases that sit in the MOJ portal • Obtain medical evidence and review within agreed SLA • Finalise medical evidence to share with defendant • Review full details of the claim to make considered offers • Assess defendant offers, concluding how to proceed • Draft correspondence to steer the claim to conclusion • Draft settlement packs to drive strong offers from the other side • Work individually and as part of a team to meet and exceed targets • Submit and complete all reviews promptly and accurately, in line with operational KPIs • Confidently and clearly relay information to the consumer, adhering to high customer service standards Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) Requirements : • Previous experience of working as a claims handler within personal injury • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge/previous experience of case management systems would be an advantage but training will be provided. Good keyboard skills are also essential • Client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with clients and third party contacts at all levels • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities • Proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems • Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential • Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate • Committed and enthusiastic with a professional attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field • Confident oral and written communication skills Personal Attributes: • Strong negotiator, able to persuade and influence others • High levels of attention to detail • Curious • Driven • Unified • Passionate In addition to a competitive salary, we offer 25 days holiday, a contributory pension and a healthcare scheme with Simply Health. We have regular communication events, yearly award ceremonies and we have achieved Gold standard for Investors in People We look forward to hearing from you! We value individuals We enjoy generating ideas and we never stand still. You'll always have the right tools to do your job and create better ways of serving our customers. Nor are we wedded to set ways of working or rigid thinking: where you can spot improvements, your voice will always be heard. We take work seriously Most of us spend more time working in our waking lives than any other activity. That's why we make the effort to create an enjoyable and satisfying working environment. One that gives you every opportunity to develop professionally - in your way and at your pace. We value innovation We are at the cutting edge of personal injury legal services and we seek the free-thinking minds that will drive our business forward. Investing heavily in easy-to-use new technology and customer service skills, we're a different breed of law firm. We're going places At National Accident Law, we work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way. We're looking for the curious minds that can shape and drive innovation in accident injury law Location: Remote Working Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum You may have experience of the following: Legal Secretary, Legal Advisor, Trainee Lawyer, Litigation, Legal Practice Manager, Legal Secretary Manager, Personal Assistant, Case Worker, Claims Handler, Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Officer, Legal Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Administrator etc Ref:
Feb 20, 2022
Full time
Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track. We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds that which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law. Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven and Unified, and because of this we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun and inclusive. National Accident Law is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself. Purpose of our Personal Injury: We are looking for both MOJ portal and Small Claims file handlers. Our Small Claims handlers will handle all small claims following submission, up to the point of Proceedings being issued. Our MOJ file handlers run all cases within the MOJ portal after a liability response has been received, including taking cases to Stage 3 Hearings. Both roles are pivotal to the success of our business. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, enabling key decisions to be made to progress the claim through the process and advising on settlement offers. These are remote roles with the expectation of travel to our Kettering office Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) Responsibilities: Small Claims File Handler: • Develop a knowledge of legal issues in respect of small claims cases. • Drive the settlement of cases that sit within the OIC portal. • Assess liability and quantum and establish a strategy for each small claims case. • Communicate with clients in accordance with agreed SLA • Obtain medical evidence and review within agreed SLA • Finalise medical evidence to share with defendants • Review full details of the claim to make considered offers • Assess defendant offers, concluding how to proceed • Work individually and as part of a team to meet and exceed targets • Prepare cases for issue, with subsequent hand-off to the litigation team • Submit and complete all reviews promptly and accurately, in line with operational KPIs • Confidently and clearly relay information to the consumer, adhering to high customer service standards MOJ Portal File Handler: • Drive the settlement of RTA and Non-RTA admitted cases that sit in the MOJ portal • Obtain medical evidence and review within agreed SLA • Finalise medical evidence to share with defendant • Review full details of the claim to make considered offers • Assess defendant offers, concluding how to proceed • Draft correspondence to steer the claim to conclusion • Draft settlement packs to drive strong offers from the other side • Work individually and as part of a team to meet and exceed targets • Submit and complete all reviews promptly and accurately, in line with operational KPIs • Confidently and clearly relay information to the consumer, adhering to high customer service standards Personal Injury File Handler (Fee Earner) Requirements : • Previous experience of working as a claims handler within personal injury • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge/previous experience of case management systems would be an advantage but training will be provided. Good keyboard skills are also essential • Client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with clients and third party contacts at all levels • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities • Proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems • Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential • Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate • Committed and enthusiastic with a professional attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field • Confident oral and written communication skills Personal Attributes: • Strong negotiator, able to persuade and influence others • High levels of attention to detail • Curious • Driven • Unified • Passionate In addition to a competitive salary, we offer 25 days holiday, a contributory pension and a healthcare scheme with Simply Health. We have regular communication events, yearly award ceremonies and we have achieved Gold standard for Investors in People We look forward to hearing from you! We value individuals We enjoy generating ideas and we never stand still. You'll always have the right tools to do your job and create better ways of serving our customers. Nor are we wedded to set ways of working or rigid thinking: where you can spot improvements, your voice will always be heard. We take work seriously Most of us spend more time working in our waking lives than any other activity. That's why we make the effort to create an enjoyable and satisfying working environment. One that gives you every opportunity to develop professionally - in your way and at your pace. We value innovation We are at the cutting edge of personal injury legal services and we seek the free-thinking minds that will drive our business forward. Investing heavily in easy-to-use new technology and customer service skills, we're a different breed of law firm. We're going places At National Accident Law, we work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way. We're looking for the curious minds that can shape and drive innovation in accident injury law Location: Remote Working Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum You may have experience of the following: Legal Secretary, Legal Advisor, Trainee Lawyer, Litigation, Legal Practice Manager, Legal Secretary Manager, Personal Assistant, Case Worker, Claims Handler, Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Officer, Legal Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Administrator etc Ref: