Credit Hire Litigator

CRA Legal; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Paid overtime

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Study support

Employee referral scheme

Modern Liverpool offices

Career progression

Job summary

CRA Consulting, partnering with a national law firm, seeks an experienced Credit Hire Litigator to join the Liverpool litigation team. You will manage your own matters, with access to experienced colleagues, ongoing training and a strong bonus structure.

Flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package are included. The role involves handling RTA and credit hire claims from issue to settlement or trial, with a commercially focused approach and strong client service.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a litigated credit hire caseload.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and case management skills.
• Commercially aware with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of litigated credit hire matters.
• Review liability, quantum and evidence to shape strategy.
• Draft pleadings, statements and court documents.
• Prepare files for hearings and trials.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties.
• Liaise with insurers, clients, counsel and experts.
• Ensure progress aligns with court deadlines and records.
• Contribute to team targets while delivering high service levels.

Skills

Credit hire litigation

Litigation management

Drafting

Negotiation

Case management

Independent work

Commercial awareness

Job description

CRA Consulting is partnering with a well-established national law firm to support the continued growth of its Liverpool team. The firm is looking to appoint an experienced Credit Hire Litigator to join its expanding litigation department. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own caseload and wants to join a well-resourced team with a consistent flow of work. You'll have the autonomy to manage your matters, alongside access to experienced colleagues, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your career. The firm also offers a competitive bonus scheme, flexible working options and a strong benefits package.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a portfolio of litigated RTA and credit hire claims, taking responsibility for matters from the issue of proceedings through to settlement or trial. You'll be expected to assess the merits of each claim, identify potential challenges and adopt a practical, commercially focused approach to progressing litigation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing your own caseload of litigated credit hire matters
• Reviewing liability, quantum and supporting evidence to establish appropriate case strategies
• Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and other court documentation
• Preparing files for hearings and trials
• Negotiating settlements with opposing representatives
• Liaising with insurers, clients, counsel and expert witnesses
• Ensuring claims progress in line with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Maintaining accurate case records and keeping files up to date
• Working towards individual performance and financial targets while delivering a good standard of client service

The Experience We’re Looking For

Applications are welcomed from Credit Hire Litigators, Litigation Executives, Fee Earners, Paralegals and Solicitors who have relevant experience in this area. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing a litigated credit hire caseload
• A good understanding of credit hire claims, civil procedure and relevant case law
• Experience progressing RTA claims through the litigation process
• Strong drafting, negotiation and case management skills
• The ability to prepare matters effectively for hearings
• Good organisation and the confidence to manage a busy workload
• A commercially aware approach, with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team

Salary and Benefits

Alongside a competitive basic salary, the package includes:

• Uncapped monthly bonus, with realistic additional earnings of approximately £1,000-£2,800 per month
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Paid overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate, subject to approval
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Study support
• Employee referral scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern Liverpool offices and a collaborative team environment

The Firm

You’ll be joining a nationally established law firm with a strong reputation across the insurance and litigation sectors. The business continues to invest in its people, technology and wider operations, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop their expertise and progress their careers. For an experienced Credit Hire Litigator, this is an opportunity to join a busy team, handle a consistent flow of quality work and benefit from a bonus structure that offers considerable additional earning potential.