Litigation Executive

Litigation Executive / Solicitor / Legal Executive 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.
• Smart/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