Complex Technical Fee Earner – Credit Hire

Job Description

Complex Technical Fee Earner

Location: Bolton

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

 

We are currently recruiting for a Complex Technical Fee Earner who will be based in Bolton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

 

We are currently looking for applications from candidates who have claimant or defendant experience or Fee Earners / Paralegals who have a good track record of handling a caseload of fast / multitrack litigated credit hire cases. You must have experience dealing with credit hire claims and experience of dealing with allegations of fraud or fundamental dishonesty.

 

If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.

 

Responsibilities to include:

• Managing the various stages on an RTA claim, using an automated, lean and efficient case workflow to achieve the best possible outcome for the client and the firm.
• There will be a mixture of cases, predominantly Fast Track/Multi Track matters, from those with multiple medicals required to those with just special damages.
• Progressing cases to trial if necessary including advising on liability and quantum, preparing for CMC’s, CCMC’s, other interlocutory hearings and trials.
• Quantifying special damages including loss of earnings accurately.
• Assessing basic hire rate evidence
• Adopt a culture of clear, consistent and full data provision within the working environment.
• Help identify continuous improvement to the operational function with regards to process, commercial and tactical practice
• Support the continuous improvement and ongoing development of an automated and efficient case workflow, under the overarching aim of reducing operational costs and shortening case duration times
• Understand and meet stated operational measures for the role (KPI’s).
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.
• We are currently shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews, please do not hesitate to apply.

 

About You:

• Previous fraud/counter fraud handling experience preferred
• Target driven whilst maintaining exceptional client care
• Confident when working to targets
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and Credit Hire case law.
• Ability to provide a high level of client care.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, as part of a team and using one’s own initiative.

 

Company Values:

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

 

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

 

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in Horwich, Bolton. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays. Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme. Free Onsite parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.