Post-Defence Litigator (SCT)

Location: Bolton, United Kingdom; hybrid role with work in the Bolton office

Company

hirify.global operates in claims management and litigation services.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of Small Claims Track cases, planning workloads and meeting court deadlines.
• Analyse evidence and develop initial case strategies covering liability and quantum.
• Conduct telephone discussions and negotiations with clients, claimants, insurers and solicitors to settle cases and apportion costs.
• Proof witnesses, assess evidence, draft statements and court documents, and instruct and liaise with Counsel.
• Guide claimants through the litigation process, manage correspondence and calls within service levels, and provide accurate progress updates.
• Maintain case, billing and management information systems, update reports, delegate appropriate tasks, and comply with client, ISO 9001 and SRA requirements.

Requirements

• Established experience in law through further education or professional experience.
• File-handling experience within a law practice or insurer.
• Good understanding of the Highway Code and basic Road Traffic Act principles.
• Basic knowledge of the Court Practice Rules.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and work efficiently in a process-driven environment.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including professional written correspondence.
• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, with a positive attitude and drive to pursue development opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment, Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
• hirify.global Incentive Plan and 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell three days.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan, 24/7 online GP and wellbeing support, and death-in-service cover after one year.
• Pension contribution based on 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Employee Resource Groups, volunteering programme, and access to cycle-to-work, technology, season-ticket loan and gym schemes after successfully completing probation.
• Access to online discount sites, discounted Gourmet Society membership, Merlin Attractions tickets and local retail discounts.