Senior Credit Hire Litigator

Proximo Holdings Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proximo Legal Services is seeking a Senior Credit Hire Litigator to manage credit hire claims and drive case progress in Chester. The role offers excellent career progression within a supportive, hybrid working environment, emphasizing a proactive approach and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Dedicated health and wellbeing programme

Retail cashback scheme

Tech scheme

Smart/casual dress code

Service reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days at Chester Zoo

Funded social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit hire and motor claims litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of credit hire case law and its application.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of credit hire claims from defence to settlement.
• Advise clients on case outcomes and draft necessary court documents.
• Negotiate settlements and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Senior Credit Hire Litigator
Proximo Legal Services
Chester (Hybrid)

At Proximo Legal Services, a renowned firm specialising in credit hire and personal injury, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Credit Hire Litigator to join our expanding team based in our Chester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role in driving cases forward while benefiting from great career progression and a supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of credit hire claims from defence to settlement.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in credit hire case law and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Communicate regularly with clients, credit hire organisations, third parties, and solicitors, ensuring clients are informed about case progression.
• Instruct counsel ahead of trials, applications, and conferences.
• Review evidence to assess the prospects of success and the value of credit hire and other special damages.
• Advise clients on case outcomes.
• Draft necessary court documents and comply with court directions.
• Negotiate settlements and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in credit hire and motor claims litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of credit hire case law and its application.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build client relationships.
• A proactive approach, eager to learn and adapt as required.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work well under pressure.

What will we offer you in return?

As anInvestors in People GOLDstandard employer and a member of theInclusive Employers Group, we invest in your development and provide the latest technology, support, and knowledge to help you deliver excellent service to our customers.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, PLUS your birthday off
• Flexible working options (part-time hours, flexible or compressed work weeks, and reduced hours)
• Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
• Retail cashback scheme
• Tech scheme
• Smart/casual dress code
• Service reward scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days at Chester Zoo
• Funded social events

If you're a proactive individual looking for a challenging role within a forward-thinking firm,apply now!

Before you go…

For Proximo, having a friendly, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere is crucial to achieving our best-in-class goal. When everyone feels free to be their best selves at work, Proximo thrives. We want our employee base to match the variety of our customer base. While we strive to maintain a culture where employees feel appreciated and valued for their individual potential, we celebrate diversity.

Our dedication to diversity is authentic, continuously developing, and top-down driven.Proximo takes great satisfaction in being open to everyone. No matter your gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, or social class, we encourage you to apply. We support diverse workplaces where our employees may always give and display their best selves.

We'd love to hear from you if you need flexibility in time, locations, or ways you do your job. Additionally, we want to make sure you receive help during the application process so you can give it your all. Please indicate on your application form if you need any reasonable adjustments made during the application process.

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