Job Description
Role: Credit Hire Solicitor / CILEX / Experienced Fee Earner
Location: Southport / Hybrid / Remote
Department: Credit Hire
Salary: Circa £,
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Working Hours: 9:am - 5:pm
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Hire Fee Earner to join a growing litigation team. Due to an increase in caseload, the department is expanding and seeking a motivated individual to handle a litigated fast-track caseload on behalf of Claimants.
This role requires a confident litigator who can manage files independently from issue through to settlement or trial.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a full caseload of litigated credit hire matters
2. Handle Part 7 claims from issue to conclusion
3. Work within the DCP (Damages Claims Portal)
4. Review files and determine case strategy
5. Assess liability and quantum, review offers, and make settlement offers
6. Draft reports in line with Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) requirements
7. Liaise with Defendant solicitors, insurers, and CHOs
8. Take client and witness statements
9. Draft court documentation and correspondence
10. Prepare and draft witness statements
11. Negotiate settlements
12. Instruct Counsel where appropriate
13. Prepare cases for trial
Additional Duties
14. Maintain and update Management Information (MI) spreadsheets
15. Provide support on colleagues' files where required (e.g. holiday cover)
About You
Applications are invited from candidates with:
16. A minimum of 2 years' experience managing litigated credit hire files, or RTA caseloads with a strong credit hire element
17. Experience acting for either Claimant or Defendant clients
18. A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant case law
19. The ability to manage a caseload independently
20. Experience using case management systems and self-generating documentation
Litigation experience is essential for this role.
Candidate Requirements
21. Proven experience in a similar credit hire or RTA litigation role
22. Strong knowledge of CPR and current credit hire issues
23. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
24. Excellent client care skills
25. Strong organisational and time management skills
26. High level of attention to detail
27. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
28. Strong IT and keyboard skills
Key Competencies
29. Strong verbal communication and telephone skills
30. Clear and professional written communication
31. Effective information management
32. Proactive and able to use initiative
33. Reliable and professional approach