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Canford Law is seeking an experienced Credit Hire Solicitor to join our growing Credit Hire team. In this role you will manage a personal caseload from pre-litigation through the full litigation process, supporting and guiding clients to achieve successful outcomes through negotiation or trial. You will work autonomously while benefiting from a collaborative, supportive team environment and our purpose-built case management system.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a personal caseload of Credit Hire / RTA / litigation matters with a high level of autonomy.
- Conduct pre-litigation case preparation, issue court proceedings, and progress matters through to trial when necessary.
- Ongoing review prospects of success, provide clear, professional guidance and regular updates to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claim.
- Gather and review evidence, draft pleadings, draft/ manage disclosure, draft witness statements, prepare and check trial bundles, draft brief to Counsel.
- Negotiate settlements and prepare invoicing, manage instructions to counsel when appropriate.
- Use the firm’s case management system to record activity, manage deadlines, and ensure timely progression of files.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant practice rules, regulatory requirements and Firm procedures.
- Work with colleagues across departments to pro-actively drive case outcomes and deliver excellent client care.
- Identify issues and propose pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions for clients and the business.
Candidate Requirements
- 3+ PQE in Credit Hire Litigation.
- Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently and progress files from pre‑litigation to trial.
- Excellent client care skills with a professional, empathetic manner.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good administrative and organisational skills, including diary and deadline management.
- Confident user of case management systems and standard office software.
- A strong desire to succeed and thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.
- Right to work in the UK.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Commercially focused and pragmatic in approach.
- Confident communicator able to deal with sensitive financial matters.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams.
Why Canford?
- Competitive salary.
- A flexible, grown up approach to work with hybrid working options.
- Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
- Pension scheme.
- Recognition for strong performance and clear progression opportunities.
- Casual dress code and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business.
Please apply within or send your CV to rio.reddy@canfordlaw.co.uk
- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal
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