Our client is a leading legal services provider to a range of insurers, businesses and other suppliers, and are currently recruiting an experienced Credit Hire Litigator to join their Bolton based team. The team handles complex credit hire cases valued up to £25000. This is an exciting opportunity to investigate and manage litigated claims while utilising strategic thinking and litigation to successfully challenge and repudiate claims.
As a Credit Hire Litigator, you will:
* Manage a caseload of DA credit hire and injury files from the point of litigation.
* Review and analyse files throughout the life of each case, ensuring client guidelines are met.
* Formulate case strategies, seeking approval from the Team Leader.
* Conduct legal research and negotiate with third-party solicitors to reach favourable outcomes.
* Handle telephone negotiations, manage client relationships, and maintain up-to-date case management records.
* Navigate through the court process, including drafting defences, completing direction questionnaires, and instructing counsel.
The ideal candidate:
* Proven experience in litigation and handling credit hire claims, managing your own caseload.
* Strong understanding of the court process, including drafting defences, disclosure, and pre-trial activities.
* Experience with telephone negotiations and managing relationships with insured parties and insurers.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully.
* Ability to work in a target-driven environment, adhering to set processes and strategies.
The benefits:
* Hybrid working - only 1 day in the office.
* 25 days holiday per year (increasing with service) + the option to buy/sell 3 days.
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan and other health-related benefits.
* Pension contribution (5% employee / 3% employer).
* Access to discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and more.
* Death in Service after 1 year of service.
If you are a Credit Hire Litigator in Bolton seeking a new challenge, submit your CV to this advert or contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information.
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