About the role

Our client is recognised by the legal 500 and is ranked in the 2023 UK Edition for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. They are looking to recruit a fee earner to deal with fast-track credit hire litigation claims.

This role is offered on a permanent basis, working 9-5, Monday to Friday in the Newcastle office, with hybrid working available.

This role would suit someone who has experience as a fee earner or team leader.

About the role:

• Check and review initial information.

• Identify and process files to be rejected.

• Update files and client database.

• Liaise with witnesses and expert witnesses.

• Negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts and other agencies.

• Consider information/ updates in relation to legal procedures and assessment of quantum, including analysis of credit hire issues and reports.

About you:

• At least 1 years’ litigation experience and credit hire experience

• Good knowledge of legal concepts and good draughting skills

• Solid understanding of core liability, causation, consent, and quantum issues

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

• Experience of drafting simple schedules of loss

• Ability to liaise with Counsel and experts appropriately and professionally.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus structure

• People-centric working environment with hybrid working.

• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing in accordance with length of service.

• Employee Assistance 24-hour helpline

• Travel to work schemes.

• Annual Leave purchase scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded law firm, with an excellent reputation for work-life balance.

If you are interested, click “apply now” and one of the team will be in touch.