Defendant Litigator (Credit Hire) - Leeds/Remote

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Leeds/Remote

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Private Practice

  • Industry

    Legal

  • Pay

    To be discussed
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Defendant litigator role for experienced credit hire lawyers / file handlers in Leeds / West Yorkshire.

Are you a confident litigator with hands-on experience in Credit Hire claims? Whether you're a qualified lawyer or an experienced fee earner, I'd be keen to speak with you!

I'm recruiting for a Defendant Litigator to join a growing team, managing a caseload of small, fast, and/or multi-track matters. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal environment, with the flexibility to be based in Leeds and attend our Birkenhead office once a month.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Handling a varied caseload of defendant Credit Hire claims.
  • Managing files from instruction through to resolution.
  • Drafting legal documents and preparing cases for trial.
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties.
  • Attending court hearings where required.

Key Requirements
  • Solid experience in defending Credit Hire claims.
  • Proven track record in small, fast and/or multi-track litigation.
  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
  • Qualified solicitor/legal executive or experienced fee earner.

Why Apply?

  • Flexible working with Leeds base (will need to travel once a month to Birkenhead office).
  • Supportive team culture and career development opportunities.
  • Exposure to high-quality litigation work.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If this is a role that you are interested in, please send your CV to Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (Samuel.Higgins@hays.com) or call 0113 200 3717 for a confidential chat about this role or other roles that might be better suited to your experience.

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