Credit Hire Litigator

**Job Purpose**:
To be responsible for dealing with all aspects of litigated and non - litigated Claimant credit hire claims.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Dealing with all aspects of litigated claims involving Road Traffic Accidents and /or any files of a technical nature, which you may from time to time be asked to advise on, handle and/or progress.
- Progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
- Prioritising urgent schedule entries and dealing with remainder of daily tasks on To Do list
- Review and assess defence as and when received, dealing with any issues in a timely manor.
- Obtain judgments where needed.
- Seek instructions on any counter claim/ produce reply to defence’s where necessary.
- Review defendant evidence with an eye on prospects of success in the case at all times
- Obtain all relevant information from the client / source in respect of the case and ensure all evidence required is obtain and disclosed in good time.
- Review and asses BHR evidence/ obtain rebuttal evidence as and when necessary
- Review and follow all court orders to ensure we comply with the court
- Avoid wasted costs in all cases
- Instructing Counsel, to attend conferences, hearings and CMCs, providing a full brief in every case.
- Able to assess offers and make decisions on counter offers with prospects and risk in mind.
- Have relevant experience of having handled claims involving credit hire issues
- To have a good working knowledge relevant case law and/or legislation
- Ensuring clients are kept informed and up to date on a regular basis throughout the life of the claim.
- Speaking to and updating referrers as often as possible to ensure a consistency of service and to ensure referrer’s loyalty to the Firm
- Checking the authenticity and validity of claims by speaking with clients regularly on potentially difficult files
- Building a relationship with all external clients to minimise the possibility of complaints and to enhance the reputation of the firm and the service it provides
- Ensuring that any BTE and/or ATE insurer is kept updated and fully informed as to the progress of any claims
- Achieve all individual targets and contribute to team/department performance by assisting colleagues to ensure team targets are met
- Maintain files to agreed standards
- Adhere to working practices, policies and procedures including in regulatory and compliance matters

**Experience & Knowledge**:

- A good working knowledge of the CPR, case law and legislation
- A good working knowledge of the law relating to credit hire
- An ability to work in an organised manner
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Solicitor, Filex or handler with similar experience of 3+ years

**Benefits**:

- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
- Medicash cash plan - claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
- Pension scheme

Job reference: INDP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Credit hire caseload: 3 years (preferred)
- road traffic accident: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool

Reference ID: INDP