Credit Hire Paralegal OR Solicitor

Credit Hire Paralegal OR Solicitor • Newcastle, hybrid working The reality of the role We’re hiring for either a Paralegal or Qualified Solicitor who actually understands credit hire, not someone who’s skimmed it once and moved on. You’ll take ownership of a fast-track credit hire litigation caseload. This is busy, technical and deadline-driven, but properly supported and ideal for someone ready to step up and sharpen their reputation in credit hire. What you’ll be doing day to day • Running fast-track credit hire litigation files from start to finish • Making early calls on case progression, strategy and settlement • Managing limitation dates, CMCs, assessments and trial timetables • Dealing directly with clients, insurers, courts and other solicitors • Preparing matters for issue and seeing them through litigation • Negotiating settlements with a commercial head on • Getting into the weeds on rate, need, period and enforceability • Keeping stakeholders updated without being chased What you need to bring Proven credit hire experience, this is non-negotiable • Strong handle on liability, causation and quantum • Confident drafting pleadings and schedules of loss • Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines • Clear communicator with solid client care skills • A team-first mindset, not a lone-wolf act Who this suits • Someone fast-paced litigation • Someone who likes responsibility and autonomy • A credit hire pro who wants progression, not just more of the same Why it’s worth your time • Supportive, collaborative legal team • Hybrid working that actually means hybrid • Clear scope to develop and progress • Sensible hours and a competitive salary with bonus Standard 8’s take • A strong move for a credit hire candidate looking to consolidate and grow • Not for generalists or anyone learning credit hire from scratch • A proper role for someone who wants to be taken seriously in this space