Credit Hire Solicitor

  • Permanent
  • Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
  • Posted:
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum + plus excellent benefits

Credit Hire Solicitor

£35,000-£40,000 DOE plus bonus

Full time / permanent

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (hybrid working)

MPJ Recruitment are currently working with a leading global business who specialise within legal services. They are currently looking for a Solicitor (NQ-5 years PQE) to join their team. As a business our client provides excellent career progression and prioritises internal growth.

You will be joining a diverse and supportive Credit Hire team who provide industry leading expertise in Defendant Credit Hire. You will have experience of running a complex caseload of litigated credit hire cases and proven track record of success.

Credit Hire Solicitor duties:

  • Defend litigated motor claims (personal injury, property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud) from issue to trial.
  • Assess liability, set and maintain reserves in line with client service level agreements and KPIs.
  • Investigate third-party claims and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, and other stakeholders to achieve the best client outcomes.
  • Value general and special damages, applying Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities.
  • Ensure full compliance with office protocols, client agreements, KPIs, and case management systems.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to Claims Administration Assistants, acting as a technical and procedural referral point for the team.
  • Maintain compliance with financial transactions under Solicitors Accounts Rules.
  • Support the wider litigation team in achieving consistent standards and results.

Credit Hire Solicitor benefits:

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days
  • Hybrid working
  • Defined contribution pension scheme, which we will also contribute to
  • Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
  • Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
  • Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
  • Fully paid volunteering days per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
  • Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
  • Critical illness cover
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Season ticket loan
  • Access to a discounted vouchers to save money on your weekly shop or your next big purchase
  • Emergency back-up family care

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