Credit Hire Solicitor / Claims Handler Paralegal

Benefits and Rewards on Offer;

• Full time and permanent position
  
  
• Easily accessible offices
  
  
• ASAP start date
  
  
• Great work/life balance
  
  
• Bonus Scheme
  
  
• Permanent contract
  
  
• You will be working for a prestigious company
  
  
• Continuous training and development
  
  The Company you will be working for;
  
  MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious legal client on their search for an experienced Credit Hire Solicitor/Claims Handler to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience then please apply for an immediate response!
  
  The Role you will be doing;
  
  The successful candidate’s duties will include (but are not limited to):
  
  Checking and review of initial information. Identifying and processing files to be rejected
  
  Checking and recording/dairying diarying important dates (e.g. limitation, striking out, setting down, application for judgment, directions, assessment of damages, trial)
  
  Keeping individual client database/files up to date
  
  Reviewing files and reporting regularly to clients, introducers, team leaders or others
  
  Liaising with witnesses and expert witnesses
  
  Liaising and negotiating with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies
  
  Preparing files for issue of court proceedings
  
  Preparing files for CMC’s, assessment of damages hearings and trial
  
  Reporting to team leader any difficulties or delays on files. Attending team meetings
  
  Providing statistics in relation to files handled upon request
  
  Preparing/presenting files for costing. Notifying accounts of disbursements incurred/to be recovered
  
  Considering information/updates in relation to legal procedures and/or assessment of quantum. This will include analysis of credit hire issues relating to need, period, rate, enforceability etc. including consideration and analysis of basic hire rates reports and advising on offers.
  
  Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others
  
  Assisting other team members as necessary
  
  To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners
  
  You will be working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
  
  About You;
  
  
• At least 1 years’ litigation experience. Credit hire experience would be advantageous but is not essential. A good knowledge of legal concepts, good drafting skills.
  
  
• A strong understanding of core liability, causation, consent and quantum issues.
  
  
• Knowledge of legal procedure including issue and service of proceedings on the DCP, directions timetables, experience in obtaining factual and expert evidence, trial preparation
  
  
• Experience of drafting simple schedules of loss. Ability to liaise with Counsel and experts appropriately and professionally.
  
  
• Good client care skills & excellent attention to detail
  
  
• IT literate. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise. These are essential requirements.
  
  
• Team player with a positive, enthusiastic, conscientious and pro-active approach.
  
  
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
  
  
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written. Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with the firm’s core values