Legal Advisor – Credit Hire

Job Description

Job title: Legal Advisor – Credit Hire

Company: Clayton Legal

Job description: My client is one of the leading providers in insurance and legal services with multiple offices across the UK.

They are looking to recruit a Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join their expanding credit Hire department

dealing with all aspects of litigated and non – litigated claimant credit hire claims.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Issuing Court proceedings
• Dealing with all aspects of litigated and non – litigated claims involving Road Traffic Accidents and /or any files of a technical nature which you may from time to time be asked to advice on, handle and/or progress.
• Progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
• Prioritising urgent schedule entries and dealing with remainder of daily tasks on To Do list.
• Instructing Counsel, to attend conferences, hearings, and CMCs.
• Have relevant experience of having handled claims involving credit hire issues.
• To have a good working knowledge relevant case law and/or legislation
• Ensuring clients are kept informed and up to date on a regular basis throughout the life of
• the claim
• Speaking to and updating referrers as often as possible to ensure a consistency of service and to ensure referrer’s loyalty to the Firm.
• Checking the authenticity and validity of claims by speaking with clients regularly on potentially difficult files
• Building a relationship with all external clients to minimise the possibility of complaints and to enhance the reputation of the firm and the service it provides.
• Ensuring that any BTE and/or ATE insurer is kept updated and fully informed as to the progress of any claims.
• Achieve all individual targets and contribute to team/department performance by assisting colleagues to ensure team targets are met.
• Deal with post, telephone calls and e-mails within agreed service levels
• Maintain files to agreed standards.
• Adhere to working practices, policies and procedures including in regulatory and compliance matters.
• Fulfil all other duties necessary to the role.

Experience & Knowledge

• A good working knowledge of the CPR, case law and legislation
• A good working knowledge of the law relating to credit hire.
• An ability to work in an organised manner.
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Solicitor or Filex or handler with similar experience of 3+ years

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday per annum
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives.
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments.
• My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools.
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues.
• Dress for your day policy

If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employee’s development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion.

Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply.

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.

Expected salary: £30000 per year

Location: Liverpool

Job date: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 02:35:13 GMT

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