File Handler Pre Litigated Tactical Credit Hire

Davies; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Bolton seeks a proactive Credit Hire File Handler. The position involves investigating credit hire claims, managing cases up to £25,000, and negotiating effectively with third parties. Candidates should have credit hire experience, strong communication skills, and at least 5 GCSEs. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model with benefits including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Health care cash plan

Pension contribution

WeCare online support

Death In Service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted memberships and tickets

Qualifications

• Experience handling Credit Hire files managing own cases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills, proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex credit hire claims tactically.
• Negotiate with third-party opponents effectively.
• Prepare cases for potential litigation.

Skills

Credit hire experience

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Ability to prioritize

IT skills (Word, Outlook)

Education

At least 5 GCSEs

Degree / LPC preferred

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

File Handler Pre Litigated Tactical Credit Hire

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Are you skilled in credit hire and passionate about delivering outstanding service? We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Credit Hire File Handler to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to investigate complex credit hire claims from a tactical and strategic point. The role of the File Handler is to carry out complex & technical investigations on claims submitted from specific opponents. These claims will be up to £25,000 in value.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an incredible team and gain more experience in investigating credit hire claims with a view to significantly reducing the overall spend for our Insurer clients.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Hybrid working – (Working only 1 day in the office)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Davies Incentive Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation

Key Accountabilities

• Education – at least 3 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree is preferable.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone negotiation skills.
• Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Ability to make decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred.
• Experience of credit hire is essential. The applicant would be expected to have been working in an environment where they have been exposed to credit hire cases for at least 12 months.
• Understanding of Pre Proceedings Credit Hire.
• The life cycle of a file.
• Knowledge of common law and litigation principles.
• Understanding of costs and protective offers.
• How to prepare a case for litigation.

Personal Development

• This role offers an opportunity to develop a range of legal skills under supervision.
• Further career progression will depend on the File Handler aptitude and desire to move to a different business unit dealing with litigated fast track, fraud or multi track work.
• In addition opportunities occur for those with leadership potential to move into deputy and then team leader roles.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Prioritising and Organising
• Client Skills
• Adaptability
• People Skills
• Commercial Awareness
• Drive to Succeed

Working Hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This is a hybrid role working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of handling Credit Hire files with evidence of managing own case load.
• Education – at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree / LPC is preferable.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone negotiation skills.
• Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred.
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values.

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our values are at the heart of everything we do;

• We are connected
• We are Dynamic
• We are Innovative
• We succeed together