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Time Recruitment is proud to represent an excellent opportunity for a skilled Litigated Credit Hire File Handler to join a dynamic team. This role involves investigating complex and high-stakes Credit Hire claims, valued up to £25,000, from both a tactical and strategic perspective. It is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your expertise in handling credit hire claims and contributing to the repudiation of these claims.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage a caseload of DA credit hire and injury files, with oversight from your Team Leader
- Review and analyse case files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they align with client guidelines
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships, ensuring the client remains at the heart of all decisions
- Formulate initial case strategies for approval by the Team Leader
- Conduct necessary legal research
- Negotiate with third-party solicitors over the phone
- Liaise with insured parties and insurers as required
- Ensure that all tasks are completed as per the Case Management System
- Accurately complete management information (MI) processes and process bills
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines and SRA Standards & Regulations
- Work in a target-driven environment while adhering to company values
- Draught defences, complete direction questionnaires, and manage the disclosure and exchange of evidence
- Prepare pre-trial checklists, instruct counsel, and draught CPR Part 18 and Part 35 questions
- Draught counter schedules when needed
35 hours per week, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:Essential:- Proven experience in litigation and managing Credit Hire files
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent); a degree or LPC is preferred
- Strong initiative, planning, and prioritisation skills
- Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to follow processes, make decisions, and remain calm under pressure
- Proficient in IT, including Word, Outlook, and experience using a Case Management System
- Previous experience handling Personal Injury claims
- 25 days of annual leave, which increases with length of service (opportunity to buy & sell up to 3 days)
- Hybrid working arrangement (1 day in the office)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- Pension contribution of 5% (Employee) / 3% (Employer)
- Access to the Davies Incentive Programme
- WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services
- Death in Service benefit (after 1 year's service)
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, and Gym Flex (after successful probation)
- Discounts on local retail outlets, gourmet society membership, Merlin attractions, and more
My client is a leading professional services and technology firm, partnering with global businesses, insurance companies, and highly regulated sectors.
If you are ready for an exciting challenge and wish to advance your career in litigated credit hire, apply today via Time Recruitment!
