Solicitor - Horwich Farrelly : Job Details

Solicitor/Team Leader

Southampton

Hybrid

Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

Are you an experienced Defendant RTA Personal Injury Solicitor/ Team Leader and/or experienced litigator looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced litigator / team leader to join our Motor Team. You would join our friendly, down-to-earth firm that combines good quality work with a fast paced & rewarding work environment. If this sounds like a good fit to you, then take a look at our Team Leader position based from our Whiteley office!

The Southampton Motor Team has enjoyed a wealth of success in bringing on new accounts, making for a rapid expansion of the department and a call for a third team leader to join the set. You will join the firm reporting to the Operational Lead and Head of Southampton. You will lead 4-5 lawyers in your day-to-day role alongside the other team leaders.

What you’ll be doing

You will lead, inspire, and motivate the team to deliver an effective service to our clients and meet business KPI’s, SLA’s and financial performance. You will coach the team, monitor performance, identify training needs and undertake case/performance reviews. Frequent Analysis of management information and reporting against the financial KPI’s is required. You will be proficient in completing MI and to undertake file reviews and support with auditors.

You will have experience handling a litigated caseload to be able to guide and advise members of the team to achieve best practice with being the go-to with technical supervision. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with the wider firm on operational projects and the daily operations here at HF.

You will also have experience managing and supervising personal injury claims within the OIC, small claims, MOJ, Fast Track, Intermediate Track and Multi-Track space up to £100,000 and you would be required to run yourown caseload.

We are big on providing the best support to our clients and you would be a crucial part in supporting our client relationships and would have the opportunity to be a part of new tenders and events.

So, if you are looking for a role where you inspire, collaborate, and motivate then this could be the role for you!

?What do I need?

You will have a strong litigation background and previous management experience within a legal services environment as well as experience managing a litigated caseload to allow you to guide and advise members of your team. You will be team oriented and collaborative with a can-do attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely whether through writing or orally. You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritise a full workload under pressure.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You’ll enjoy:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!

Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.