Credit Hire Litigator

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for dealing with all aspects of litigated and non – litigated Claimant credit hire claims.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dealing with all aspects of litigated claims involving Road Traffic Accidents and /or any files of a technical nature, which you may from time to time be asked to advise on, handle and/or progress.
• Progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
• Prioritising urgent schedule entries and dealing with remainder of daily tasks on To Do list
• Review and assess defence as and when received, dealing with any issues in a timely manor.
• Obtain judgments where needed.
• Seek instructions on any counter claim/ produce reply to defence’s where necessary.
• Make applications / consent order where needed in line with court rules
• Review defendant evidence with an eye on prospects of success in the case at all times
• Obtain all relevant information from the client / source in respect of the case and ensure all evidence required is obtain and disclosed in good time.
• Review and asses BHR evidence/ obtain rebuttal evidence as and when necessary
• Review and follow all court orders to ensure we comply with the court
• Avoid wasted costs in all cases
• Instructing Counsel, to attend conferences, hearings and CMCs , providing a full brief in every case.
• Able to assess offers and make decisions on counter offers with prospects and risk in mind.
• Have relevant experience of having handled claims involving credit hire issues
• To have a good working knowledge relevant case law and/or legislation
• Ensuring clients are kept informed and up to date on a regular basis throughout the life of the claim.
• Speaking to and updating referrers as often as possible to ensure a consistency of service and to ensure referrer’s loyalty to the Firm
• Checking the authenticity and validity of claims by speaking with clients regularly on potentially difficult files
• Building a relationship with all external clients to minimise the possibility of complaints and to enhance the reputation of the firm and the service it provides
• Ensuring that any BTE and/or ATE insurer is kept updated and fully informed as to the progress of any claims
• Achieve all individual targets and contribute to team/department performance by assisting colleagues to ensure team targets are met
• Deal with post, telephone calls and e-mails within agreed service levels
• Maintain files to agreed standards
• Adhere to working practices, policies and procedures including in regulatory and compliance matters
• Fulfil all other duties necessary to the role

Experience & Knowledge:

• A good working knowledge of the CPR, case law and legislation
• A good working knowledge of the law relating to credit hire
• An ability to work in an organised manner
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Solicitor, Filex or handler with similar experience of 3+ years

Benefits:

• Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
• My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
• Dress for your day policy