Supervisor - Credit Hire Litigation Team

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Supervisor for their Credit Hire Litigation team in Newport. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while managing credit hire claims from inception to resolution. The firm is committed to professional development, providing funding for further qualifications such as Cilex or solicitor training. With a flexible working environment, this position allows you to balance personal and professional commitments while working alongside industry experts. If you are passionate about team management and litigation, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Previous supervision experience in credit hire litigation or related fields.
• Experience handling credit hire or personal injury cases is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team handling litigated credit hire cases.
• Conduct performance reviews and coach team members.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Team Management

Credit Hire Litigation

People Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Performance Review

Education

Cilex Qualification

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new firm: Our client is a leading law firm with offices located globally. Acting for over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates, this quality commercial firm is currently looking for a Supervisor to join their Credit Hire Litigation team based in Newport. The team deals with credit hire claims from small track to multi-track, including fraudulent credit hire claims. They also handle liability, indemnity, and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair, and diminution. The team has a progressive approach and a market-leading reputation for not only tackling the claims themselves from a litigation perspective but also for tracking and analyzing behaviors and trends to provide insurers with bespoke strategies and adapt to changing market behaviors.

The firm actively encourages and supports professional funding for further qualifications such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor. They offer genuine flexibility regarding when and where you work to meet personal and work commitments, although given the supervisory role, it is expected you will be in the office 3–4 days a week. This is a great opportunity to develop your experience within a driven yet supportive environment.

Your new role:

In this role, you will have direct supervision and management of a small team handling volume litigated credit hire cases. Your responsibilities include:

1. Technical supervision of claims
2. Conducting all interim and performance reviews, including probation reviews
3. Motivating and engaging the team, overseeing their well-being
4. Coaching team members and supporting their career development
5. Monitoring team financial performance and ensuring targets are met
6. Ensuring files are managed proactively to conclusion with deadlines met
7. Ensuring fee earners work effectively to meet client and firm needs
8. Allocating work effectively among team members to match skills and ensure profitability

You will also act as a point of contact for clients, support marketing and business development activities, and handle a small caseload of mixed-value pre-litigated and litigated credit hire claims.

What you'll need to succeed:

The ideal candidate will have previous supervision experience, preferably in credit hire litigation, but other supervision backgrounds will be considered. Experience handling a caseload involving credit hire, personal injury, or similar case types is required. Strong people management skills, including motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members, are essential. Experience with claimant and defendant cases will be advantageous.

What you'll get in return:

This opportunity offers a chance to develop your experience within a highly supportive environment, working alongside industry experts. The firm encourages and supports professional funding for further qualifications such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor. For more information, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal.