Your new company
Our client is a well-regarded claimant PI firm with offices nationwide. They are currently recruiting for a Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join on a largely home-working basis. You would be required to attend the Wirral-based office once a month.

Your new role
This Credit Hire Legal Advisor role will see you:

• Defend litigated credit hire claims.
• Instruct counsel, attend hearings, CMC and undertake telephone advocacy when required.
• Regularly update clients throughput life of the claims.
• Obtain relevant instructions from insurer clients to ensure accurate and effective case handling
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication and meetings, promoting service consistency and client loyalty
• Verify the legitimacy of claims by engaging with clients on complex files to ensure thorough understanding and assessment
• Strengthen client rapport to reduce the likelihood of complaints and enhance the Firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality service.

What you'll need to succeed
You should be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive. Non-qualified applicants with credit hire experience are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable history of successfully managing a caseload of small, fast-track, and multi-track claims within the credit hire environment. They will possess a solid understanding of insurer clients’ reserving philosophies, ensuring all reserves are accurately maintained and regularly updated. A strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), relevant case law, and applicable legislation is essential, with the ability to progress defences in a timely and compliant manner. The candidate should be confident in advising on matters relating to RTA liability, quantum, and causation, and be capable of handling technically complex claims. This includes issues such as indemnity disputes, RTA and Article 75 insurer matters, resiling from admissions, and pursuing non-parties to litigation where appropriate.

What you'll get in return
This is a good opportunity for credit hire specialists, where you can expect a full caseload and a large amount of home working.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@Hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.