Complex Technical Fee Earner – Credit Hire

We are currently recruiting for a Complex Technical Fee Earner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work, the service they provide, and achieving the best results for their clients. We are looking for candidates with claimant or defendant experience or Fee Earners/Paralegals who have a good track record of handling a caseload of fast/multitrack litigated credit hire cases. You must have experience dealing with credit hire claims and handling allegations of fraud or fundamental dishonesty. If you have drive, determination, and ambition, and are seeking a stimulating career, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing various stages of an RTA claim, using an automated, lean, and efficient case workflow to achieve the best possible outcome for clients and the firm.
• Handling a mixture of Fast Track/Multi Track matters, including those requiring multiple medicals and those involving just special damages.
• Progressing cases to trial if necessary, including advising on liability and quantum, and preparing for CMCs, CCMCs, and other interlocutory hearings and trials.
• Quantifying special damages, including loss of earnings, accurately.
• Assessing basic hire rate evidence.
• Identifying continuous improvements to operational functions regarding process, commercial, and tactical practice.
• Supporting the ongoing development of an automated and efficient case workflow, aiming to reduce operational costs and shorten case duration times.
• Understanding and meeting stated operational measures for the role (KPIs).
• Ensuring confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.

About You:

• Target-driven while maintaining exceptional client care.
• Confident when working to targets.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and Credit Hire case law.
• Ability to provide a high level of client care.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both as part of a team and independently.

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean, professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in Horwich, Bolton. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays, an Employee Assistance Programme, a workplace pension scheme, free onsite parking, and the opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful law firm.