Legal Secretary jobs in United Kingdom

Litigation Executive / Paralegal

Our award-winning Counter Fraud Team is rapidly expanding!

We are looking for Claims Handlers, Paralegals, & Litigation Executives to join our industry-leading Counter Fraud department based at our Media City, Salford Quays office.

Our counter-fraud department is the largest of its type in the market, handling over 700 cases to contested trials each year with a high success rate. The team comprises legal professionals at all levels working in an engaging and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on making an impact through excellent, results- and solutions-focused service to our clients.

There is a strong team ethos, and we encourage involvement in various team and firm-wide initiatives centered on personal development and wellbeing, such as participating in the engagement committee, attending client events, and engaging in charity and volunteering activities.

Our Fraud team aims to disrupt fraudsters using the latest tools and technology to identify, fight, and prevent fraud, while reducing costs.

In this role, you will handle a caseload of predominantly hourly rate, litigated, non-DA complex fraud files within our case management system. This includes managing your own caseload of complex motor fraud matters, ensuring clients are confident that their legal affairs are handled professionally and efficiently. Full training and support will be provided.

You will have opportunities to carry out advocacy on applications and case management conferences as required.

Whether you are a non-qualified claims handler, a recent law graduate, or a proficient Paralegal with experience in personal injury litigation, we want to hear from you!

Previous experience handling a full and varied caseload, preferably in defendant and/or counter-fraud insurance sectors, is desirable.

You should have an enthusiastic, self-motivated attitude, a desire to achieve and exceed targets, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Initiative and creative problem-solving skills are highly valued.

We value a strong work ethic, being a committed team player, confidence, assertiveness, and willingness to engage in public speaking.

We are committed to nurturing talent, recognizing individual efforts, and rewarding high performance.

Opportunities for promotion include management, operational roles, and technical specialization.

We value inquisitiveness, hard work, and passion for achieving results, making HF a great place for career development.

We offer hybrid and flexible working hours, with the team attending the Media City office once a week, and some flexibility for training. Our relaxed dress code allows you to be yourself at work.

We invest in our people and promote internally, recognizing and rewarding your contributions. Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing to 30 with service
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Life insurance and income protection*
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP
• Season ticket loans
• HF Discount Hub

*Terms apply

HF is a leading UK provider of legal and handling services to the insurance and commercial sectors, established in 1969. We serve 12 of the UK’s 20 largest insurers in areas like Counter Fraud, Injury, Motor, and more.

We have expanded rapidly over the past five years, investing in our people and adding new services. As a top 50 law firm, we handle high-value, high-quality work for insurers, corporates, and SMEs.

HF is an ambitious, independent, national firm with a forward-thinking, client-centered approach.

If you're ready to apply, click the button below. For more information, contact us at recruitment@h-f.co.uk.

Successful candidates will likely have an initial call, followed by a virtual interview.

As an equal opportunities employer, we support inclusive hiring. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the recruitment process.