Job Title: Credit Hire Fee Earner
Location: Liverpool or Bolton
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Company Overview: Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach.
We offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors, with areas of expertise including Credit Hire, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, and more. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes and creating a supportive environment for our employees.
Responsibilities:
1. Management of a caseload of litigated fast track and multi-track credit hire cases under supervision.
2. Handle a mixture of liability admitted and disputed cases.
3. Ensure compliance with court directions and orders.
4. Follow internal instructions and those from supervisors in a timely manner.
5. Run cases efficiently with regular updates to the credit hire company.
6. Build and maintain good relationships with the hire company.
7. Work effectively with the existing team.
8. Manage cases from proceedings to trial.
9. Utilise a case management and diary system.
10. Negotiate and settle cases to achieve the best outcomes.
About You:
1. Previous Credit Hire experience is essential.
2. Comfortable handling a full caseload of RTA claims.
3. Full understanding of the PI process including costs.
4. Previous use of Proclaim is advantageous.
5. Excellent knowledge of case law, MOJ protocol, and CPR.
6. Understanding of key KPIs - settlements, billing, case duration, etc.
7. Committed, organised, and dedicated - able to cope with pressure.
8. Able to manage own workload while maintaining quality.
9. Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Target-driven while maintaining exceptional client care.
11. Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
Company Values:
We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006, driven to succeed and help people move on in their lives.
What We Offer:
We offer a professional office environment in Liverpool City Centre, a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, an Employee Assistance Programme, workplace pension scheme, free onsite gym, and opportunities for career development.
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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