Credit Hire Litigator

Role: Credit Hire Litigator
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

CRA Consulting is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Legal 500 law firm seeking an experienced Credit Hire Litigator to join its growing team in Liverpool.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator to manage a quality caseload of litigated credit hire matters within a well-established and highly regarded practice. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team environment, benefiting from strong administrative support, modern systems, and a highly rewarding bonus structure.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and increasing volumes of work, our client is looking to appoint a Credit Hire Litigator to handle a varied caseload of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims, with a particular focus on credit hire disputes.
You will be responsible for managing claims from the point of litigation through to settlement or trial, working on both liability-admitted and disputed matters. The role offers significant autonomy, alongside the support of an experienced team and established processes designed to maximise efficiency and client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a litigated caseload of credit hire and RTA claims.
• Conducting case reviews and developing litigation strategies.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other court documentation.
• Handling matters through all stages of the litigation process.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, solicitors, counsel and third parties.
• Negotiating settlements and progressing claims to resolution.
• Maintaining accurate file management and case records.
• Achieving individual performance and billing targets.

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Previous experience managing a litigated credit hire caseload.
• Strong knowledge of credit hire litigation and relevant case law.
• Experience handling RTA claims from litigation through to conclusion.
• Confidence managing files independently and making strategic decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Applications from experienced Credit Hire Paralegals, Litigation Executives, Fee Earners and Solicitors with relevant litigated credit hire experience will be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme with realistic OTE earnings of between £1,000 and £2,800 per month in addition to basic salary.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (subject to approval).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Study support and professional development opportunities.
• Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Modern office environment and supportive team culture.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established Legal 500 practice with a strong national reputation and a proven track record in claimant litigation. The firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and infrastructure, creating an environment where talented professionals can develop their careers while being recognised and rewarded for their contribution.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact CRA Consulting or apply with an up-to-date CV.
Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.