Motor Crime Defence Solicitor

Horwich Farrelly’s Casualty department is a dynamic and fast growing team. We act for fleet and personal lines policy holders, insurers, brokers and corporate clients in all types of defence motor work from fatal accident - dangerous driving, careless driving cases to routine motoring offences in either the Magistrates Court or Crown Court.

It is an exciting time to join our Casualty team as the department continues to grow and transform. We have ambitious plans to grow the department and has a highly experienced team. Known as experts in their field the team also have other lines of expertise in broader criminal and regulatory cases involving accidents at work such as Police led Corporate Manslaughter cases, HSE, EHO prosecutions and other Government regulatory bodies.

It is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well respected team and make an impact as we continue to grow and develop both motor crime and broader regulatory defence work.

What do I need?

You will be a confident motor crime defence solicitor assured in dealing with the whole investigation, evidence gathering and interview process, attending and representing clients at police interviews under caution. You will have experience of advising clients throughout each stage, including also preparation for and attendance at trial or sentencing hearing. You won’t be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the other parties in your case, you’ll be quick to form a measured response which highlights your excellent communication skills.

What will you be doing?

You will be working within a team and have a mix of own caseload and assisting partners on other complex cases. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing excellence in all aspects of their work and 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.

What’s in it for you?

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
• 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 Discounts Hub

About the company

HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the insurance and commercial sectors. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest insurers in specialist areas such as Counter Fraud, Large & Catastrophic Injury, Motor, Disease, Casualty, Aviation, Recoveries, Costs and Credit Hire.

Over the past 5 years, HF has expanded rapidly, significantly investing in it's people and adding commercial services to our traditional insurance client base.

As a top 50 law firm, we undertake high value and high quality work for insurers. large corporates and SME clients.

We are an ambitious , independent, national law firm which genuinely does things differently with a forward thinking innovative approach that's built around our clients' needs - not our own!

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 me for more information.