Credit Hire Paralegal

An established national law firm is seeking a Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join its dynamic and growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, CILEx professional, or experienced file handler to manage a caseload of litigated credit hire matters.

You'll be working with well-known insurer clients, handling complex files and playing a key part in delivering commercial, pragmatic legal advice.

This role offers hybrid working with the office based in central Leeds, excellent benefits and a structured pathway for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend a caseload of litigated credit hire claims from inception through to resolution
• Instruct Counsel for hearings, conferences and CMCs
• Conduct telephone advocacy, including allocation hearings and case management conferences where appropriate
• Advise clients on settlement strategies and litigation risk, ensuring a commercial approach at all times
• Liaise with both insurer and lay clients to obtain timely and accurate instructions
• Keep clients informed throughout the claim lifecycle, providing high-quality and regular updates
• Engage with clients directly to build strong working relationships and ensure service continuity
• Analyse the authenticity and validity of claims through ongoing client contact
• Act as a mentor to junior colleagues and support team knowledge-sharing
• Discuss liability and quantum offers using direct communication methods to expedite progress
• Work under the supervision of team leads on complex or high-value files to broaden your legal exposure
• Effectively prioritise workloads, particularly urgent tasks and ensure efficient case progression

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx), or significant relevant experience as a file handler
• A strong track-record managing a caseload of fast or multi-track credit hire files
• Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), relevant case law and legal principles relating to RTA liability, causation and quantum
• Experience dealing with indemnity issues, Article 75 disputes, resiling from admissions and non-party litigation where appropriate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise legal advice
• Confidence liaising with clients, insurers, external agencies and Counsel
• Good working knowledge of case management systems (eg Visual Files) and Microsoft Office
• Organised, methodical and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join This Firm?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal practice committed to supporting your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. The firm promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

Benefits Package

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Two volunteering days per year to support charitable causes
• Matched charity fundraising (up to £250)
• Medicash health cash plan – including dental, physio, optical
• Access to digital physiotherapy and skin screening via Medicash App
• Employee discounts on shopping, travel and lifestyle
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Funded driving theory test (where applicable)
• Active wellbeing network and mental health support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Funded team social events
• Dress for your day policy

Apply Now

If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and progressive law firm, apply today via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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