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Credit Hire Paralegal/Litigation Executive

Flint Bishop

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Credit Hire Paralegal or Litigation Executive to join their award-winning Insurance Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload of credit hire and RTA matters while delivering exceptional client service. The firm values innovation and teamwork, creating a supportive environment where your contributions can shine. With a focus on career development and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make an impact in a contentious area of law. Join a company that champions long-lasting client relationships and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus potential
Career Development opportunities
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
1 week’s holiday carry over
Extra day off for your birthday
Staff card discount scheme for local shops
Social days and evenings on the firm
Monthly food on the firm for all staff

Qualifications

  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Credit hire experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a significant caseload from start to finish.
  • Work alongside a team focused on credit hire matters.
  • Prioritize work to meet client service level agreements.

Skills

Client service
Time management
Caseload management
Legal knowledge
IT systems knowledge
Teamwork
Analytical skills

Education

2:1 legal degree

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Department: Insurance Litigation

Location: Birmingham, UK

Description

We are recruiting for a Credit Hire Paralegal or Litigation Executive to join our Insurance Litigation team in Birmingham and Derby.

Applications are invited from defendant or claimant fee earners or experienced credit hire paralegals with a solid track record handling your own caseload of credit hire or RTA matters.

If you can deliver exceptional quality client service and share our ethos and commitment to building long-lasting client relationships, this role may be ideal for you.

Our Insurance Litigation team has previously won leading industry awards including ‘Regional Insurance Firm of the Year’ recognised by The Legal 500 and ‘Defendant Team of the Year’ at the Claims Media Personal Injury Awards.

This role reports on a day-to-day basis to the Head of Insurance Litigation as head of department.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Working alongside a team of credit hire focused individuals.
  2. Creatively, innovatively, and effectively manage your own caseload of matters.
  3. Taking ownership of your own significant caseload, from start to finish.
  4. Proactive use of case management systems.
  5. Manage specialist credit hire caseload involving complex credit hire litigated matters.
  6. Analyse risk and develop sound judgement to justify decisions in the management of cases.
  7. Prioritise work efficiently and effectively to ensure client service level agreements and deadlines are met.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

You will:

  1. Preferably have prior supervisory experience.
  2. Preferably have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree.
  3. Preferably have prior credit hire experience.
  4. Preferably have experience in a legal setting.
  5. Be able to work alone and manage your own caseload.
  6. Have a genuine desire and interest in working in a contentious area of the law.
  7. Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload.
  8. Have excellent knowledge of IT systems and processes.
  9. Be highly motivated.
  10. Be a team player and able to get on with others.

Benefits

What we offer?

  1. Competitive salary.
  2. Bonus potential.
  3. Great working environment at our Derby/Birmingham office.
  4. Career Development opportunities.
  5. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  6. Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday.
  7. 1 week’s holiday carry over.
  8. Extra day off for your birthday.
  9. Staff card discount scheme for local shops.
  10. Social days and evenings on the firm.
  11. Monthly food on the firm for all staff.
  12. Staff discounts on legal services.
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