Credit Hire Fee Earner
Claimant Credit Hire Fee Earner with a minimum of 12 months’ current experience in handling your own caseload of small claim credit hire files, or RTA caseloads with a significant credit hire presence is wanted for a legal firm in Liverpool.
You will have a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and current case law with the ability to self-generate your own letters, file notes and documents using a Case Management System.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage claims from instruction to closure
- Reviewing new files
- Liaising with defendant solicitors, insurance companies, and instructing CHO
- Taking client and witness instructions
- Drafting necessary Court Forms and documentation
- Drafting witness statements
- Negotiate settlements of claim
- Instructing counsel
- Evaluating liability and quantum
- Drafting reports and complying with requirements of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO)
- Preparation for trials
- Additional Duties
Candidate Requirements
- Claimant (or Defendant) experience in a similar role is essential – knowledge of the CPR, RTA and current issues in credit hire is vital.
- Adhere to guidelines and procedures
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team when necessary
- Demonstrate excellent client care skills
- Demonstrate high level of IT skills and keyboard skills are essential as role is self-generating
For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]