Paralegal
Media City - Salford
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
Our counter-fraud department is the biggest of its type in the market, running over 700 cases to contested trials each year and winning most of them. We have secured over 2,000 findings of fundamental dishonesty since the rule was introduced (more than any other firm) and, in the process, recovered over £1m in legal costs for our clients every single year.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll disrupt fraudsters and stop them in their tracks, using the latest tools and technology not only to identify and fight fraud, but to reduce the cost of fighting it and, crucially, to help prevent it in the first place.
Handle with a case load of predominantly hourly rate, litigated, non-DA complex Fraud files within our case management system.
Manage your own case load of complex motor fraud matters, to ensure that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a professional and competent manner and ensuring the efficient operation of the team. Full training and support will be given to enable your success.
You will also have the opportunity to carry out Advocacy on applications and Case Management Conferences as and when required.
What do I need?
Preferably, candidates will have previous experience handling a full and varied caseload, ideally within a Defendant role or the counter-fraud insurance sector.
Possess an enthusiastic, self-motivated attitude with a desire to achieve and exceed targets.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to being a team player.
Confidence, assertiveness, and willingness to engage in public speaking are highly desirable.
What’s in it for you?
This is your opportunity to thrive in a firm known for nurturing talent and offering real career progression. At HF, we value your life beyond work - offering flexible hours and a supportive, rewarding environment.
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.