# Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Litigation Executive (Grade C or Above)## Location## Salary£DOE## Job TypeAssistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Litigation Executive## Closing Date31st October 2025Share onHudgell Solicitors is proud to be one of the country’s most progressive and experienced law firms, committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’, fighting for clients, standing up for the vulnerable and giving a voice to those seeking justice.For more than 25 years, we’ve provided genuine, clear and honest legal advice to people in cases relating to medical negligence, personal or criminal injury, civil liberties, travel and inquests.You will be joining an award-winning firm – recognised as one of the UK’s Best 200 by The Times.We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.With offices in Hull, Manchester, and Newcastle, we are a growing and developing firm, whose agile and adaptable approach promises an exciting career.## About the Role## The roleThis is a great opportunity to join an engaging team of specialists, where everyone works closely to deliver the best results for our clients and their families. You will work with a friendly and supportive team on high-profile claims arising from the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.We promote a work-life balance with the offering of hybrid and flexible working.## What you will be doing* Representing clients with civil actions from inception through to conclusion.* Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.* Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.* A core focus on forensic loss analysis and preparation, and drafting of complex schedules of loss.* Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and having the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly.* Expeditiously progressing cases in line with legal parameters and government frameworks while managing client expectations.* Litigating cases.* Actively engaging in business development to ensure high visibility of the department and the wider company.* Developing the skills of junior colleagues in the department.* Adhering closely to client protocol and process.* Complying with the required standard for internal procedures.* Any other duties commensurate with this post.## What you will need* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.* Proven experience and aptitude with quantification of claims, forensic loss work, and preparing complex schedules of loss, including past and future losses.* Knowledge and understanding of the Post Office Horizon scandal and the resulting claims and litigation.* The ability to draft letters of claim/instruction, witness statements and complex schedules of loss.* Have the ability to gather, scrutinise, and fact-check evidence with a proven forensic approach.* Exceptional client care and the ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with substantial vulnerabilities and differing needs.* Litigation experience is desirable but not essential.* Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise multiple pending tasks and provide realistic timescales for completion, to ensure that key deadlines are met.* Be respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and ‘can-do’ attitude.* Be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this.## What we can offer you* Competitive salary with bonus opportunities* Hybrid and flexible working* Wellbeing initiatives* Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.* Commitment to personal development. #J-18808-Ljbffr