Litigation Executive

Job description

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 for immediate consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English