Job Description

Kennedys is continuing its successful expansion, and as part of this exciting growth period our Motor team is looking for Assistant Litigation Handler.



Are you looking to launch your career in litigation and gain hands-on legal experience from day one? Our Credit Hire team are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Litigation Handler to support experienced colleagues with a range of both pre-litigated and litigated

Motor

files.



This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an experienced, supportive team, on Credit Hire and Personal Injury cases, developing the essential technical skills needed to progress within litigation into handling your own caseload in the future.



We'll give you structured training, personal mentoring, and plenty of responsibility early on, so you can grow quickly in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

Support file handlers with managing Credit Hire claims (SCT and FTC) Assisting with drafting correspondence and court documents Liaise directly with clients, third parties, and other stakeholders Maintain accurate case records up to date and provide essential administrative team support Gain exposure to negotiations and settlement strategies

Required experience

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No previous claims or litigation experience required - just a genuine interest in law Legal work experience (vacation schemes, volunteering, placements) would be advantageous but not essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Enthusiasm, ambition, and a willingness to learn Keen interest in developing a career in litigation and Credit Hire

Why Join Us?

Work closely with experienced litigators and leading motor insurers Be part of a friendly, ambitious team in Manchester or Birmingham Get exposure to client contact, negotiations, settlement strategies and the litigation process Access a clear career pathway with development opportunities into a Litigation Handler role

This role is ideal for

emerging talent looking to develop in litigation

. At Kennedys, you'll benefit from structured technical training, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to progress within a supportive and growing team. You'll be part of a firm with a strong reputation in motor and insurance litigation, gaining exposure to an exciting client base and a clear career development pathway.



This role is perfect for recent graduates, early-career legal professionals, or anyone eager to take their first real step into litigation.





Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.


where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.*

Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.