Litigated Credit Hire Claim Handler
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester,Bolton
  • full-time
  • £21,000 - £26,000 per annum, negotiable
Job Description:
* competitive salary
* hybrid working arrangement
* career progression path
This role offers an excellent opportunity to investigate litigated Complex credit hire claims from a tactical and strategic point. The role of the File Handler is to carry out complex & technical investigations on claims submitted from specific opponents. These claims will be up to £25,000 in value.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an incredible team and gain more experience in investigating credit hire claims with a view to successfully repudiating the claims.

The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA credit hire & injury files under the supervision of their Team Leader. Instructions are received at the point of litigation, so a full knowledge of handling RTA claims through to conclusion via a court hearing is necessary.

The main aspects of the role will involve:
* Review and analysis of files throughout the life of the case, and in accordance with the client guidelines
* Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party Solicitors
* Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary
* Drafting defences
* Completing direction questionnaires
* Dealing with disclosure and exchange of evidence
* Completing pre-trial checklists
* Instructing Counsel
* Drafting CPR Part 18 questions
* Drafting CPR Part 35 questions
* Drafting Counter schedules
This is a hybrid role working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.
* Experience of litigation and handling Credit Hire files with evidence of managing own case load
* Experience of handling PI claims
If you think your experience fits this role well please don’t hesitate to apply! 

Alternatively you can contact me directly at or call me for further information on ext 11060.
Job number 1495609
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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