Credit Hire Litigation Executive - Defendant

Canfordlaw; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Casual dress code

Staff events

Job summary

Canford Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive / Legal Executive to join our growing Credit Hire team. You will manage a personal caseload from pre-litigation through the full litigation process, supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes through negotiation or trial.

You will work autonomously while benefiting from a collaborative, supportive team environment and our purpose-built case management system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience handling Credit Hire, RTA and litigation matters in a defendant capacity.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently and progress files from pre-litigation to trial.
• Excellent client care skills with a professional, empathetic manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire / RTA / litigation matters with a high level of autonomy.
• Conduct pre-litigation case preparation, issue court proceedings, and progress matters through to trial when necessary.
• Ongoing review prospects of success, provide clear, professional guidance and regular updates to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claim.
• Gather and review evidence, draft pleadings, draft/ manage disclosure, draft witness statements, prepare and check trial bundles, draft brief to Counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare invoicing, manage instructions to counsel when appropriate.
• Use the firm’s case management system to record activity, manage deadlines, and ensure timely progression of files.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant practice rules, regulatory requirements and Firm procedures.
• Work with colleagues across departments to pro-actively drive case outcomes and deliver excellent client care.
• Identify issues and propose pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions for clients and the business.

Skills

Credit Hire

RTA

Litigation

Caseload management

Client care

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management system

Office software

Job description

AI-1770305018146 Closing Date: 30/09/2026

Canford Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive / Legal Executive to join our growing Credit Hire team. In this role you will manage a personal caseload from pre-litigation through the full litigation process, supporting and guiding clients to achieve successful outcomes through negotiation or trial. You will work autonomously while benefiting from a collaborative, supportive team environment and our purpose-built case management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire / RTA / litigation matters with a high level of autonomy.
• Conduct pre-litigation case preparation, issue court proceedings, and progress matters through to trial when necessary.
• Ongoing review prospects of success, provide clear, professional guidance and regular updates to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claim.
• Gather and review evidence, draft pleadings, draft/ manage disclosure, draft witness statements, prepare and check trial bundles, draft brief to Counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare invoicing, manage instructions to counsel when appropriate.
• Use the firm’s case management system to record activity, manage deadlines, and ensure timely progression of files.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant practice rules, regulatory requirements and Firm procedures.
• Work with colleagues across departments to pro-actively drive case outcomes and deliver excellent client care.
• Identify issues and propose pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions for clients and the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience handling Credit Hire, RTA and litigation matters in a defendant capacity.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently and progress files from pre‑litigation to trial.
• Excellent client care skills with a professional, empathetic manner.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, including diary and deadline management.
• Confident user of case management systems and standard office software.
• A strong desire to succeed and thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.
• Right to work in the UK.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially focused and pragmatic in approach.
• Confident communicator able to deal with sensitive financial matters.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams.

Why Canford?

• A flexible, grown up approach to work with hybrid working options.
• Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
• Recognition for strong performance and clear progression opportunities.
• Casual dress code and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business.