Credit Hire Solicitor /CILEX / Fee Earner

Southport
4 days ago
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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)

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