Credit Solicitor​/Claims Handler Paralegal

Position: Credit Hire Solicitor / Claims Handler Paralegal
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Benefits and Rewards on Offer;

* Full time and permanent position

* Easily accessible offices

* ASAP start date

* Great work/life balance

* Bonus Scheme

* Permanent contract

* You will be working for a prestigious company

* Continuous training and development

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious legal client on their search for an experienced Credit Hire Solicitor/Claims Handler to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

The successful candidate’s duties will include (but are not limited to):

Checking and review of initial information. Identifying and processing files to be rejected

Checking and recording/dairying diarying important dates (e.g. limitation, striking out, setting down, application for judgment, directions, assessment of damages, trial)

Keeping individual client database/files up to date

Reviewing files and reporting regularly to clients, introducers, team leaders or others

Liaising with witnesses and expert witnesses

Liaising and negotiating with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies

Preparing files for issue of court proceedings

Preparing files for CMC’s, assessment of damages hearings and trial

Reporting to team leader any difficulties or delays on files. Attending team meetings

Providing statistics in relation to files handled upon request

Preparing/presenting files for costing. Notifying accounts of disbursements incurred/to be recovered

Considering information/updates in relation to legal procedures and/or assessment of quantum. This will include analysis of credit hire issues relating to need, period, rate, enforce ability etc. including consideration and analysis of basic hire rates reports and advising on offers.

Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others

Assisting other team members as necessary

To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners

You will be working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

About You;

* At least 1 years’ litigation experience. Credit hire experience would be advantageous but is not essential. A good knowledge of legal concepts, good drafting skills.

* A strong understanding of core liability, causation, consent and quantum issues.

* Knowledge of legal procedure including issue and service of proceedings on the DCP, directions timetables, experience in obtaining factual and expert evidence, trial preparation

* Experience of drafting simple schedules of loss. Ability to liaise with Counsel and experts appropriately and professionally.

* Good client care skills & excellent attention to detail

* IT literate. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise. These are essential requirements.

* Team player with a positive, enthusiastic, conscientious and pro-active approach.

* Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.

* Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written. Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with the firm’s core values