Credit Hire Litigator

Bond Turner; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days holiday + birthday off + 8 BH

Income protection

Dental plan

Critical illness cover

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Onsite wellness classes

Discounted onsite cafe

Bike storage

Job summary

Bond Turner is seeking a Credit Hire Litigator / Fee Earner to join our Liverpool team. This role offers hybrid working and a clear path to develop expertise in Credit Hire litigation within a leading law firm

The successful candidate will manage litigated Credit Hire matters from start to finish, work with a supportive team, and deliver excellent client service while meeting KPIs. We value experience, independence, and a professional client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling Credit Hire claims.
• Ability to manage a full caseload of litigated RTA claims.
• Solid understanding of the personal injury claims process and costs.
• Knowledge of MOJ protocols and CPR; Proclaim experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated fast-track and multi-track Credit Hire claims.
• Handle liability-disputed cases.
• Ensure compliance with court directions, orders and internal protocols.
• Follow supervisor guidance and case strategy in a timely manner.
• Keep the credit hire provider updated on case progress.
• Maintain strong relationships with hire companies.
• Collaborate with litigation team across cases.
• Manage cases from proceedings through to trial.
• Use case management systems and maintain records.
• Negotiate settlements and aim for optimal client outcomes.

Skills

Credit Hire litigation

RTA claims

Proclaim

Civil Procedure Rules

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Credit Hire Litigator

Location: Liverpool / Hybrid

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach.

With offices in Liverpool and Bolton, we offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors.

Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.

We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking a Credit Hire Litigator / Fee Earner to join our growing team in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional who takes pride in delivering excellent client service and achieving strong results.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for experienced Solicitors or Fee Earners with a background in Credit Hire litigation to manage a variety of claims. If you're driven, ambitious, and looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of litigated fast-track and multi-track Credit Hire claims
• Handle a caseload of liability disputed cases
• Ensure compliance with court directions, court orders, and internal protocols
• Adhere to supervisor guidance and case strategy in a timely manner
• Keep the credit hire provider regularly updated on case progress
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with hire companies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the litigation team
• Manage cases from the commencement of proceedings through to trial
• Confidently use case management systems and maintain accurate records
• Negotiate settlements and work towards achieving optimal outcomes for clients

About You:

• Proven experience in handling Credit Hire claims is essential
• Able to manage a full caseload of litigated RTA claims through to resolution
• Solid understanding of the personal injury claims process and costs
• Experience with Proclaim case management software is desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Credit Hire case law, MOJ protocols, Pre-Action Protocol, and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Results-focused, with awareness of KPIs such as settlement rates, billing, and case durations
• Organised, resilient, and capable of managing workloads under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

Company Values:

We're a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

We support

We surpass

We succeed

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links.

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays.
• Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.
• Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.
• Secure bike storage.
• The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm