Litigation Solicitor

Massenhove Recruitment Limited; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal recruitment agency seeks a Litigation Solicitor in Willenhall, United Kingdom, to manage complex Credit Hire claims, ensuring compliance with legal standards and effective negotiation skills. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in RTA litigation and be capable of handling disputes, legal research, and attending court hearings. Strong communication and negotiation abilities are essential for this role. This position aims to provide a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RTA litigation across various claims.
• Strong background in complex Credit Hire litigation.
• Skilled in handling fraud cases and expert evidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex Credit Hire claims.
• Recover damages from insurers.
• Prepare legal proceedings and attend court hearings.

Skills

RTA litigation experience

Credit Hire litigation

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Litigation Solicitor - Job Market - Credit Hire Claims. My client specialises 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).

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.