Credit Hire Claims Handler

Credit Hire Claims Handler

• Salary: per annumLocation:Newcastle upon TyneJob Type:Full time permanent

Job Description

Our client a highly regarded and long-established law firm in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Claims Handler to join their thriving Credit Hire department.

The primary purpose of the role will be to handle track credit hire litigation claims.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful candidates 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 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 CMCs 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 enforceability 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

Candidate Requirements & Attributes:

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 firms core values.