Credit Hire Claims Handler

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Credit Hire Claims Handler in Newcastle / Hybrid. This role offers a solid step for someone with litigation experience, particularly in fast-track cases. You will manage cases end to end and interact with various stakeholders, ensuring cases are handled with accuracy and professionalism. The firm values competence and collaboration, providing clear progression within a growing litigation team.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Support and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year litigation experience, fast-track experience ideal.
• Solid grasp of liability, causation, and quantum.
• Confident dealing with Counsel and experts.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new matters and making calls on case viability.
• Running fast-track litigated files end to end.
• Managing limitation dates and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Basic drafting of schedules of loss

IT skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Detail-oriented

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Credit Hire Claims Handler - Newcastle / Hybrid

We’re recruiting for a growing legal team that actually knows what fast‑track credit hire litigation looks like in the real world.

What you’ll actually be doing day to day

• Reviewing new matters and making early calls on whether they fly or die
• Running fast‑track litigated files end to end, not cherry‑picking the easy bits
• Managing limitation dates, trials, directions and all the things that bite if you miss them
• Keeping files clean, accurate and defensible, not “updated last week, probably”
• Speaking to witnesses, experts, Counsel, courts, insurers and other solicitors
• Preparing matters for CMCs, assessments and hearings
• Updating clients and introducers without being chased
• Flagging disbursements early so accounts do not have a meltdown later
• Getting stuck into credit hire issues around need, rate, period and enforceability
• Helping the wider team when needed, because no one likes a passenger

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 1 year litigation experience, fast‑track experience ideal
• Credit hire exposure is a plus, not a must
• Solid grasp of liability, causation and quantum
• Comfortable drafting basic schedules of loss without panicking
• Confident dealing with Counsel and experts, or at least not intimidated by them
• Organised, deadline‑aware and capable of juggling competing priorities
• Decent IT skills and experience with case management systems

The sort of person who does well here

• Proactive, switched on and not afraid to make decisions
• Detail‑focused without disappearing down rabbit holes
• Calm under pressure, even when the diary says otherwise
• Professional, reliable and genuinely part of the team
• Someone who wants to progress, not just sit tight

Why this role is worth a look

• Clear progression in a growing litigation team
• Proper support and training where needed
• Exposure to real credit hire litigation, not watered‑down files
• A firm that values competence, accountability and collaboration

Standard 8’s view

This is a solid step for a litigation handler who wants more responsibility and better exposure. Ideal for someone ready to sharpen their credit hire credentials and move up a gear.