Job Title
Credit Hire Litigation Executive (Experienced)
Location
Remote
Reporting To
Head of Litigation / Supervising Solicitor
Role Overview
The Credit Hire Litigation Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a caseload of credit hire, storage and recovery claims, including complex, high-value matters. The role requires a strong working knowledge of credit hire law, the Civil Procedure Rules, and current appellate authority. The successful candidate will be expected to run files proactively from pre-litigation through to trial, with minimal supervision.
Key ResponsibilitiesCase Handling & Litigation
* Manage a full caseload of credit hire, storage and recovery claims (SDP and Taxi/PHV), including high-value and multi-issue matters
* Draft and review Particulars of Claim, Replies, Schedules and Statements
* Prepare and respond to Part 36 offers, Calderbank offers, and settlement correspondence
* Conduct liability, quantum, need, period, rate, impecuniosity and intervention assessments
* Prepare witness statements, including statements addressing need, impecuniosity and mitigation
* Liaise with counsel where appropriate and assist with instructions and trial preparation
Legal Analysis & Strategy
* Apply and distinguish relevant credit hire case law, including but not limited to:
* Lagden v O’Connor
* Stevens v Equity
* Clark v Ardington
* Copley v Lawn
* Holt v Allianz
* Giles v Thompson
* Assess Basic Hire Rate (BHR) evidence and challenge insurer-led BHR reports
* Advise on intervention offers, mitigation arguments and evidential strategy
* Identify procedural defects and tactical opportunities under the CPR
Procedural Compliance
* Ensure strict compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, including PD 16, PD 22, Part 3, Part 18, Part 36 and costs regimes
* Manage deadlines, limitation dates and court orders
* Prepare and respond to applications, including strike out, relief from sanctions, and amendment applications
Client Liaison
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, credit hire organisations (CHOs), storage and recovery providers
* Provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients on prospects, risks and settlement strategy
* Maintain professional relationships with insurers, solicitors, counsel and experts
File Management & Compliance
* Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready files
* Ensure adherence to internal procedures, SRA standards (where applicable), and data protection obligations
* Record time and outcomes accurately in accordance with firm policies
Required Experience & SkillsEssential
* Minimum 2+ years’ experience handling credit hire litigation on the claimant side
* Strong working knowledge of credit hire law and practice
* Proven experience running files from inception to trial
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
* Confident application of CPR and procedural rules
* Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Desirable
* Experience with high-value (£50k+) credit hire claims
* Experience dealing with Taxi / PHV hire claims
Personal Attributes
* Commercially aware and strategically minded
* Confident, assertive and professional in correspondence and negotiation
* Highly organised with strong case ownership mentality
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced litigation environment
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* High-quality, complex caseload
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive but autonomous working environment