Litigation Executive
hace 11 días
Manchester
Canford Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive / Legal Executive 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 • Minimum 2+ years’ experience handling Credit Hire, RTA and litigation matters., • 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