Credit Hire Solicitor /CILEX / Fee Earner

Job Description

Role: Credit Hire Solicitor / CILEX / Experienced Fee Earner

Location: Southport / Hybrid / Remote

Department: Credit Hire

Salary: Circa £35,000

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Hire Fee Earner to join a growing litigation team. Due to an increase in caseload, the department is expanding and seeking a motivated individual to handle a litigated fast-track caseload on behalf of Claimants.

This role requires a confident litigator who can manage files independently from issue through to settlement or trial.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload of litigated credit hire matters

Handle Part 7 claims from issue to conclusion

Work within the DCP (Damages Claims Portal)

Review files and determine case strategy

Assess liability and quantum, review offers, and make settlement offers

Draft reports in line with Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) requirements

Liaise with Defendant solicitors, insurers, and CHOs

Take client and witness statements

Draft court documentation and correspondence

Prepare and draft witness statements

Negotiate settlements

Instruct Counsel where appropriate

Prepare cases for trial

Additional Duties

Maintain and update Management Information (MI) spreadsheets

Provide support on colleagues' files where required (e.g. holiday cover)

About You

Applications are invited from candidates with:

A minimum of 2 years' experience managing litigated credit hire files, or RTA caseloads with a strong credit hire element

Experience acting for either Claimant or Defendant clients

A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant case law

The ability to manage a caseload independently

Experience using case management systems and self-generating documentation

Litigation experience is essential for this role.

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in a similar credit hire or RTA litigation role

Strong knowledge of CPR and current credit hire issues

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent client care skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

High level of attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT and keyboard skills

Key Competencies

Strong verbal communication and telephone skills

Clear and professional written communication

Effective information management

Proactive and able to use initiative

Reliable and professional approach

If this role is of interest then please send your updated CV to or to discuss the role further then please contact Chris on (phone number removed)