The Credit Hire Specialist/Litigator will be responsible for:

· A litigated caseload of high value credit hire files.

Key Tasks:

1. Drafting proceedings at Court and undertaking all aspects of a litigated claim.

2. Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.

3. To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.

4. Instructing Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum.

5. Instructing Experts and liaising with third parties.

6. Undertaking telephone Hearings and CMCs.

7. Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills:

· Minimum of 2 years’ Claimant experience in running high value credit hire cases.

· Strong litigation experience is a must. Multi Track experience is preferred, however very strong and technical fast track Fee earners are encouraged to apply.

· Excellent knowledge of relevant and recent case law concerning Credit Hire.

· Excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.

· An understanding of the MOJ process.

· Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.

· Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.

· Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.

· The ability to provide a high level of client care.

Desirable Skills:

· Advocacy experience.

· Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.

Personal Attributes:

· Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills.

· A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.

· Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.