Required Skills
* Claims
* Legal
* Hybrid
* Newcastle
Job Summary
Credit Hire Claims Handler – Newcastle / Hybrid
We’re recruiting for a growing legal team that actually knows what fast-track credit hire litigation looks like in the real worldThis is a Claims Handler role for someone with at least 12 months litigation experience Credit hire experience helps, but it’s not a deal breaker, they’ll train you if the fundamentals are thereBusy desk, proper caseload, no hiding behind process documents.
What you’ll actually be doing day to day
• Reviewing new matters and making early calls on whether they fly or die
• Running fast-track litigated files end to end, not cherry-picking the easy bits
• Managing limitation dates, trials, directions and all the things that bite if you miss them
• Keeping files clean, accurate and defensible, not “updated last week, probably”
• Speaking to witnesses, experts, Counsel, courts, insurers and other solicitors
• Preparing matters for CMCs, assessments and hearings
• Updating clients and introducers without being chased
• Flagging disbursements early so accounts do not have a meltdown later
• Getting stuck into credit hire issues around need, rate, period and enforceability
• Helping the wider team when needed, because no one likes a passenger
What we’re looking for, realistically
• Minimum 1 year litigation experience, fast-track experience ideal
• Credit hire exposure is a plus, not a must
• Solid grasp of liability, causation and quantum
• Comfortable drafting basic schedules of loss without panicking
• Confident dealing with Counsel and experts, or at least not intimidated by them
• Organised, deadline-aware and capable of juggling competing priorities
• Decent IT skills and experience with case management systems
Standard 8’s view
This is a solid step for a litigation handler who wants more responsibility and better exposure. Ideal for someone ready to sharpen their credit hire credentials and move up a gear.