RTA & Credit Hire Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced RTA & Credit Hire Solicitor to join its dynamic personal injury team in Kent. The role involves managing your own caseload of RTA and credit hire matters, negotiating settlements, and working within a supportive environment that promotes career progression. This is an opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a strong knowledge of RTA litigation to work in a collaborative and flexible setting, ensuring high standards of client care.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Ongoing training and support

Clear progression path

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in handling RTA and credit hire matters.
• Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant case law and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of RTA and credit hire matters.
• Handle litigated and pre-litigated RTA claims.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings.

Skills

Experience in RTA litigation

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of CPR and case law

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

RTA & Credit Hire Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Kent

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A leading Legal 500 firm in Kent is seeking an experienced RTA & Credit Hire Solicitor to join its highly regarded personal injury team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to handle high-quality defendant or claimant work within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of RTA and credit hire matters, including:

• Handling litigated and pre-litigated RTA claims, including complex credit hire disputes
• Managing cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial
• Dealing with liability, quantum, and evidence, including instructions to experts
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and court documents
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients at hearings where required
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of client care

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and expertiseli>
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office and home-based work
• Clear and achievable career progression within a Legal 500-ranked team
• Access to high-quality work and well-established clients
• Ongoing training, development, and support
• Friendly, collaborative working environment

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in RTA and credit hire litigation
• Strong technical knowledge of the CPR and relevant case law
• Confident managing files independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a respected firm