Job Description

Role: Credit Hire Paralegal

Place of work: Glasgow, City Centre

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Jones Whyte is excited to advertise on behalf of its partner firm, NewLaw Scotland, for the role of Credit Hire Paralegal within our expanding Credit Hire Team.


Established in 2007, NewLaw Scotland is an innovative law firm, specialising in all areas of Personal Injury Law, Clinical Negligence and Credit Hire litigation.


The NewLaw Philosophy is to put our clients at the heart of everything we do.


We are proud to support employee development and have a track record of developing legal talent. Your commitment and hard work will be valued and will be rewarded with opportunities for personal development and training.


We are big believers in nurturing our talent from within and offer various progression routes.

The Role and Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Credit Hire Case Manager/Paralegal with NewLaw Scotland will involve:


Managing your own caseload of Credit Hire matters and uninsured loss recovery involving complex issues of liability, quantum, and credit hire. Raising Credit Hire and ULR cases at Ordinary Cause and Simple Procedure level.

Maintaining files in accordance with the file maintenance policy.

Using the Case Management System effectively in accordance with agreed procedures to ensure cases are proactively managed.

Achieving set KPIs in terms of income generation, settled cases and litigation rates.

Key Attributes

You will have a strong background and understanding of Credit Hire or road traffic disputes from either an insurer or solicitor environment. You possess an in-depth knowledge of Credit Hire law and RTA liability disputes. Experience of Simple Procedure and Ordinary Cause court actions would be beneficial but is not necessary. A willingness to keep up to date with legal developments in these areas, together with the ability to work to deadlines and income targets. A strong focus on client care, good interpersonal skills, and sound negotiation

Company Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary

Company Bonus Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Wellbeing Support
* Hybrid Working