Required Skills Claims Legal Hybrid Newcastle Job Summary Credit Hire Claims Handle r – 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.