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 world. This 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 there. Busy 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, • Minimum 1 year litigation experience, fast-track experience ideal &...