Credit Hire Paralegal OR Solicitor

Credit Hire Paralegal OR Solicitor • Newcastle, hybrid working

The reality of the role
We’re hiring for either a Paralegal or Qualified Solicitor who actually understands credit hire, not someone who’s skimmed it once and moved on.

You’ll take ownership of a fast-track credit hire litigation caseload. This is busy, technical and deadline-driven, but properly supported and ideal for someone ready to step up and sharpen their reputation in credit hire.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Running fast-track credit hire litigation files from start to finish

• Making early calls on case progression, strategy and settlement

• Managing limitation dates, CMCs, assessments and trial timetables

• Dealing directly with clients, insurers, courts and other solicitors

• Preparing matters for issue and seeing them through litigation

• Negotiating settlements with a commercial head on

• Getting into the weeds on rate, need, period and enforceability

• Keeping stakeholders updated without being chased

What you need to bring

Proven credit hire experience, this is non-negotiable

• Strong handle on liability, causation and quantum

• Confident drafting pleadings and schedules of loss

• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines

• Clear communicator with solid client care skills • A team-first mindset, not a lone-wolf act
Who this suits

• Someone fast-paced litigation

• Someone who likes responsibility and autonomy

• A credit hire pro who wants progression, not just more of the same

Why it’s worth your time

• Supportive, collaborative legal team

• Hybrid working that actually means hybrid

• Clear scope to develop and progress

• Sensible hours and a competitive salary with bonus

Standard 8’s take

• A strong move for a credit hire candidate looking to consolidate and grow

• Not for generalists or anyone learning credit hire from scratch

• A proper role for someone who wants to be taken seriously in this space