Litigation Solicitor (Credit Hire / PI)

Martin Pooley Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is looking for a Litigation Solicitor in Manchester. This position is open to both recently qualified and experienced solicitors eager to advance their careers. The role involves managing credit hire claims from initiation to settlement, requiring solid knowledge of credit hire litigation and applicable legal procedures. Candidates should have at least one year of litigation experience, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills, making this a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s litigation experience required.
• Good understanding of credit hire litigation and personal injury litigation.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of credit hire claims from instruction to settlement.

Skills

Litigation experience

Knowledge of credit hire claims

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Litigation Solicitor

Good opportunity for a recently qualified solicitor and an experienced Solicitor looking to expand their knowledge and progress their career.

The roles will involve handling a portfolio of credit hire claims from the point of instruction through to settlement so a good understanding of credit hire litigation, personal injury litigation, applicable case law and the relevant civil procedure rules is essential.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience working for a credit hire organisation, accident management company, law firm or insurer (or similar) and have the following skills :

• Minimum of one year’s litigation experience
• Good working knowledge of credit hire claims
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Ability to work well under the sometime pressurised environment of litigation
• Work well as part of a team and willing to cover for colleagues in their absence
• Good communication skills across all levels