Credit Hire Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm is seeking a Credit Hire Legal Advisor for a hybrid position in Leeds. This role involves managing litigated credit hire claims, providing legal advice to clients, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors or CILEx professionals with experience in credit hire matters and a strong understanding of relevant law and case management systems. Excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Employee discounts on shopping

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload of credit hire files.
• Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated credit hire claims from start to finish.
• Provide settlement strategy advice to clients.
• Liaise with both clients and insurers to ensure smooth process.

Skills

Legal advice delivery

Client relationship management

Legal document drafting

Case management

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Tools

Visual Files

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

An established national law firm is seeking a Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join its dynamic and growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, CILEx professional, or experienced file handler to manage a caseload of litigated credit hire matters.

You'll be working with well-known insurer clients, handling complex files and playing a key part in delivering commercial, pragmatic legal advice.

This role offers hybrid working with the office based in central Leeds, excellent benefits and a structured pathway for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend a caseload of litigated credit hire claims from inception through to resolution
• Instruct Counsel for hearings, conferences and CMCs
• Conduct telephone advocacy, including allocation hearings and case management conferences where appropriate
• Advise clients on settlement strategies and litigation risk, ensuring a commercial approach at all times
• Liaise with both insurer and lay clients to obtain timely and accurate instructions
• Keep clients informed throughout the claim lifecycle, providing high-quality and regular updates
• Engage with clients directly to build strong working relationships and ensure service continuity
• Analyse the authenticity and validity of claims through ongoing client contact
• Act as a mentor to junior colleagues and support team knowledge-sharing
• Discuss liability and quantum offers using direct communication methods to expedite progress
• Work under the supervision of team leads on complex or high-value files to broaden your legal exposure
• Effectively prioritise workloads, particularly urgent tasks and ensure efficient case progression

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx), or significant relevant experience as a file handler
• A strong track-record managing a caseload of fast or multi-track credit hire files
• Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), relevant case law and legal principles relating to RTA liability, causation and quantum
• Experience dealing with indemnity issues, Article 75 disputes, resiling from admissions and non-party litigation where appropriate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise legal advice
• Confidence liaising with clients, insurers, external agencies and Counsel
• Good working knowledge of case management systems (e.g. Visual Files) and Microsoft Office
• Organised, methodical and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join This Firm?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal practice committed to supporting your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. The firm promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Two volunteering days per year to support charitable causes
• Matched charity fundraising (up to £250)
• Medicash health cash plan – including dental, physio, optical
• Access to digital physiotherapy and skin screening via Medicash App
• Employee discounts on shopping, travel and lifestyle
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Funded driving theory test (where applicable)
• Active wellbeing network and mental health support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Funded team social events
• Dress for your day policy

Apply

If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and progressive law firm, apply today via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment to learn more about this exciting opportunity.