Overview
Credit Hire Paralegal role at Weightmans. The Motor claims team at Weightmans is a market leader offering a full service with dedicated teams handling fast-track, multi-track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions. The role is to assist, and thereafter manage, a caseload of credit hire cases.
Responsibilities
* Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
* Initially review liability and quantum; formulate a strategy for continued handling
* Advance cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
* Complete client and firm MI procedures
* Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims-handling requirements
* Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
* Comply with Data Protection Procedures
About You / Qualifications
* Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files, preferably as a Defendant
* Knowledge of CPR
* Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Why work for us
Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th in the list. The firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.
Job details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
Locations: Chester, Liverpool, Wigan, Southport, and other UK locations.
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