Credit Hire & Personal Injury Fee Earner

MPJ Recruitment Ltd; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Fully paid training

Birthday holiday

Qualification funding

Company pension scheme

Smart casual dress code

On site parking

Extra holidays per year of service

Social events

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Credit Hire & Personal Injury Fee Earner in Ellesmere Port. The role is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with a competitive salary of £30,000–£40,000 DOE and hybrid working subject to probation.

You will manage a busy litigation caseload within a reputable law firm, handling credit hire and personal injury claims from instruction to settlement. Ideal candidates will have experience in credit hire recovery and PI matters, with duties including pleadings, negotiations, and

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of credit hire and personal injury claims from inception to conclusion.
• Assess liability and quantum, prepare pleadings, witness statements, and court documents.
• Conduct negotiations with insurers, solicitors, and third parties to achieve optimal settlements.
• Handle pre-litigated and litigated matters, including preparation for hearings and trials.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, medical experts, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, CPR, and SRA standards.
• Maintain accurate file management and billing records using the firm's case management system.

Job description

Credit Hire & Personal Injury Fee Earner

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Ellesmere Port

£30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Are you interested in joining an established and reputable Law Firm?

Our client is one of the UK's leading insurance law practices with specialist teams advising on all aspects of motor insurance including motorcycles too. Offering expert advice on all types of claims, we have a proven track record of achieving bottom line savings for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Credit Hire & Personal Injury Fee Earner to join our busy litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of pre- and post-litigated files, primarily dealing with credit hire recovery and personal injury claims, ensuring efficient progression and exceptional client service from instruction through to settlement or trial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of credit hire and personal injury claims from inception to conclusion.
• Assess liability and quantum, prepare pleadings, witness statements, and court documents.
• Conduct negotiations with insurers, solicitors, and third parties to achieve optimal settlements.
• Handle both pre-litigated and litigated matters, including preparation for hearings and trials.
• Liaise effectively with clients, counsel, medical experts, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, CPR, and SRA standards.
• Maintain accurate file management and billing records using the firm's case management system.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (based upon experience)
• Generous bonus scheme as a % of billing
• Hybrid working subject to probation period
• Fully paid training on joining
• Birthday holiday plus normal holidays
• Qualification funding
• Company pension scheme
• Smart casual dress code
• On site parking
• Extra days holidays per year of service
• Social events