Credit Hire Paralegal

Manchester – £22,000 - £25,000

An award-winning, renowned firm are hiring in their Manchester office for a paralegal in their Credit Hire team. The successful candidate will ideally have credit hire file handling experience. 

The role will entail handling a varied caseload of defendant Credit Hire claims. The successful candidate will work in a team dedicated to dealing with a number of the UK's largest insurer clients and will report directly to the Team Leader in respect of day-to-day tasks.
The team currently enjoys hybrid working, being in the office 2 days and 3 days at home.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting a varied caseload of litigated claims (Small Claims Track, Fast Track and Multi track). Drafting all court documents. Instruction of Counsel and experts where appropriate. Assessing liability and quantum and preparing reports/advice. Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary. Managing client MI expectations and SLA requirements. Negotiating fixed recoverable costs and disbursements.Experience and Skills Required
Ideally have some Credit Hire experience and ideally from a defendant background, however they will look at candidates from a claimant background. Ideally have experience of handling own caseload is required for this role. Excellent communication skills. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent Organisational Skills and ability to handle high volumes of work. The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.