Credit Hire Legal Assistant

Credit Hire Legal Assistant
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time

My client is excited to be expanding their busy Pre-Litigation department in Liverpool and are currently looking for an experienced Credit Hire Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team.

If you are passionate about achieving excellent results for clients and providing outstanding service, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your legal career.

You will be handling a caseload of Credit Hire claims and supporting the growth of an ambitious and successful team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing a caseload of pre-litigation Credit Hire and Personal Injury cases.
- Handling both liability-admitted and liability-disputed matters.
- Complying with internal and supervisor instructions in a timely and professional manner.
- Providing regular updates and building strong relationships with credit hire companies.
- Negotiating settlements to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Efficiently using case management and diary systems.
- Delivering work within key KPIs including settlements, billing, and case duration.

About You:

- Previous Credit Hire experience is essential.
- Confident managing a full caseload of RTA claims.
- Strong understanding of the PI claims process, including costs.
- Knowledge of case law, MOJ protocol, Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury claims, and the CPR.
- Experience with Proclaim is advantageous.
- Organised, committed, and able to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality work.
- Self-motivated with a strong focus on targets and client care.
- Excellent communication and telephone skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary package.
- 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Modern city centre office with excellent transport links.
- Free onsite gym, fitness classes, and wellbeing programmes.
- Discounted onsite restaurant and café.
- Secure bike storage and discounted local parking.
- Career development opportunities in a supportive and ambitious law firm.

Apply now and take the next step in your legal career!

Please forward your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.