Pre-Litigation Fee Earner – Credit Hire

Job Description

Pre-Litigation Fee Earner – Credit Hire

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

We are currently seeking a Pre-Litigation Credit Hire Specialist to join our growing team in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in Credit Hire or motor claims who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced, supportive and ambitious legal environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of pre-litigated Credit Hire claims from inception through to settlement or the issuing of proceedings. You’ll play a key role in driving claims forward, achieving positive outcomes for clients and ensuring files are progressed efficiently and proactively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload of pre-litigated Credit Hire claims from instruction through to conclusion or litigation handover
• Progress claims efficiently whilst identifying opportunities to maximise recovery and achieve early resolution where appropriate
• Submit claims to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and liaise with their representatives, nominated solicitors and foreign handling agents
• Handle claims involving uninsured drivers, untraced drivers and cross-border matters
• Manage a varied caseload including both Fast Track and Multi Track matters
• Review liability, quantum and evidential issues, adopting a proactive and strategic approach to claims handling
• Maintain excellent client care whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the claim lifecycle

About You:

• Previous experience handling Credit Hire claims is preferred, although candidates with strong motor claims experience will also be considered
• A good understanding of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) process and its role within motor claims handling
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to achieve commercially favourable outcomes
• Able to manage a busy caseload whilst working to targets and service level expectations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective file management skills
• Able to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Client-focused, professional and committed to delivering a high standard of service

Company Values

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal.  Our mission: We are driven to succeed.  Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links.

A competitive salary

23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays.

Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service cover

Bupa dental plan

Employee Assistant Programme.

Workplace pension scheme.

Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.

Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.

Secure bike storage.

The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.