Litigation Solicitor

Massenhove Recruitment Limited; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Litigation Solicitor to join a team specializing in Credit Hire Claims. The successful candidate will manage complex claims through to resolution and engage in negotiations, legal research, and court proceedings. Ideal applicants will have at least 2 years of experience in RTA litigation and a strong background in personal injury cases. This role offers a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing RTA litigation across various claims.
• Strong background in complex Credit Hire and personal injury litigation.
• Skilled in handling fraud, dishonesty, surveillance, and expert evidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex Credit Hire claims until resolution.
• Handle liability and quantum disputes including legal research.
• Prepare legal proceedings and attend court hearings as necessary.

Skills

RTA litigation experience

Credit Hire litigation background

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2 years preferred)

Job description

Overview

Litigation Solicitor

Job Market – Credit Hire Claims

About the role

My client specialise in delivering expert legal support to clients who have suffered injury or damage to their vehicles, with a team that understands the intricacies of motor claims, insurance disputes, and litigation.

They are now looking for a skilled and driven Solicitor to join their Credit Hire Litigation team, managing complex claims from defence to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex Credit Hire claims from defence to trial or settlement.
• Recover outstanding damages from responsible insurers.
• Handle liability and quantum disputes, including legal research, witness statements, and rebuttal arguments.
• Prepare legal proceedings, briefs to Counsel, and court bundles.
• Attend court hearings (primarily via video link) and liaise with Barristers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with CPR rules, Pre-Action Protocols, and internal KPIs.
• Collaborate with third parties and contribute to team targets and meetings.
• Stay current with industry developments and share insights across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in RTA litigation across Small, Fast, Intermediate, and Multi-Track claims.
• Strong background in complex Credit Hire and / or personal injury litigation
• Skilled in handling cases involving fraud, fundamental dishonesty, surveillance, and expert evidence.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Key requirements

• Experience with handling liability and quantum disputes, including legal research, preparing bundles, and managing evidence such as surveillance or expert reports?
• Experience managing complex Credit Hire or RTA litigation claims (including motorcycle claims if applicable). What types of cases have you handled (Small, Fast, Intermediate, or Multi Track)?
• Post Qualified : 2 years (preferred)

Diversity & inclusion

Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request