Paralegal - Property Insurance
Location: Birmingham
Hybrid/On Site: Hybrid (during the initial training period, office attendance will be required three days per week. Once training is completed, this will reduce to one day per week.)
Contract Type: 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 Property Insurance team works with many of the UK's leading property insurers, handling a wide range of claims arising from fires, floods, escapes of water, storms, explosions, vehicle impacts and other causes of property damage. The team manages a mixture of high-profile and high-value matters and is continuing to grow as we win work from both existing and new clients.
You'll be joining a knowledgeable, supportive and highly respected team that is known for delivering excellent results while developing strong relationships across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to varied insurance-funded disputes and advisory matters while developing your technical expertise alongside experienced lawyers in a collaborative and growing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Assisting with a varied caseload of insurance-funded disputes and advisory matters for insurers, policyholders and commercial clients.
Handling matters across a broad range of disputes, including landlord and tenant, contractual, consumer, property, construction and employment matters.
Conducting policy coverage assessments and supporting legal expenses insurance advice.
Drafting clear and concise pleadings, correspondence, reports and legal advice.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurer clients, brokers and policyholders.
Managing client communications, providing updates and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
Supporting senior lawyers on complex and higher-value matters.
Assisting with the progression of litigated and pre-litigation files from inception through to resolution.
Providing practical and commercially focused legal support under supervision.
What Do I Need?
Previous litigation, legal, insurance or paralegal experience is desirable, but not essential.
A degree, preferably in Law, is advantageous but not a strict requirement.
Ability to work independently on routine matters while recognising when to seek guidance.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Confidence working both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the confidence to challenge information where appropriate.
Experience or an interest in drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal advice.
Ability to manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigation matters appropriate to your level of experience.
A proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work.
A willingness to learn, develop technical expertise and build a long-term career within legal services.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and achieve performance targets.
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!