Credit Hire Litigation Executive

Credit Hire Paralegal

Cardiff

£18,000 - £23,000

An award winning, defendant law firm based in Cardiff are seeking a Credit Hire Paralegal to join their team.

My client is recruiting for a Credit Hire Litigation Executive (Solicitor/CILEX/Litigation Executive or Paralegal) to work within the Credit Hire Department to deal with insurance cases whereby a replacement vehicle has been hired on a deferred credit basis and it is their job to investigate the individuals, credit hire companies and beyond to determine if there are any fraud indicators and as to the genuine nature of the claim.

The successful candidate will predominantly be handling their own case load of litigated delegated authority small and/or fast track claims. These can include appeals, credit hire fraud and strategic litigation; so the role represents a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high quality and challenging work. There will also be ample opportunities to help shape strategy and for contact with insurer clients.

Main Duties include:

- Handling own case load of up to 70 litigated small claims and / or fast track files (dependant on experience)
- Assisting Partner on complex non-delegated matters as required
- Running cases in accordance with insurer client SLAs and agreed strategies
- Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and formalising case plans

Experience Required:

- Proven experience of running a litigated case load of small claims and fast track cases
- Credit Hire experience is preffered but if you are a recent LPC graduate with a year or so experience in litigation you will be considered

Apply now for immediate consideration!

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

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