Credit Hire Litigator

Credit Hire Litigator
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
My client, a leading legal practice dedicated to providing access to justice, prioritizes people, clients, and their families. With office locations in Liverpool, Bolton, and Leeds, they offer expert advice nationwide. Specializing in areas such as Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, Credit Hire, Housing Disrepair, and Complex Claims, my client is committed to helping people move on in their lives by surpassing expectations and supporting clients, communities, and each other.
My client is currently hiring a Credit Hire Litigator based in Liverpool, offering an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about their work, dedicated to providing excellent service, and achieving the best results for clients. As part of the expanding Credit Hire team, they are seeking experienced Litigation Solicitors / Fee Earners to handle a variety of Credit Hire claims.
Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of litigated fast track and multi-track Credit Hire cases under supervision.
• Handle a mixture of liability admitted and disputed cases.
• Ensure compliance with court directions, orders, and internal instructions.
• Run cases efficiently with regular updates to the Credit Hire company.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the hire company.
• Work effectively with the existing team.
• Ability to manage a case from proceedings commencement to trial.
• Experience in using a case management and diary system.
• Negotiate and settle cases, achieving the best outcomes.

Requirements:

• Previous Credit Hire experience is essential.
• Comfortable handling a full caseload of RTA claims at varying stages to conclusion.
• Full understanding of the PI process, including costs.
• Previous use of Proclaim is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of case law, MOJ protocol, pre-action protocol for Personal Injury claims, and CPR.
• Understanding and experience of key KPIs – settlements, billing, case duration, etc.
• Committed, organized, and dedicated with the ability to cope with pressure.
• Ability to manage own workload while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Able to handle infant approvals.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Target-driven while maintaining exceptional client care.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.

What They Offer:

• Clean professional office working environment in Liverpool City Centre.
• Competitive salary with 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Free onsite Gym, weekly classes, and wellbeing programmes.
• Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.
• Secure bike storage.
• Discounted local parking.
• Opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.

If your interested in this role please apply by sending a Cv to and I will be able to call you to discuss the role in more detail and your suitability.