[Hiring] Experienced Paralegal / Chartered Legal Executive / Solicitor - CIR @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Solicitor / Paralegal to join our Corporate Insurance and Risk (CIR) team handling a mixture of EL and PL Casualty claims, predominantly for large blue chip Corporate clients.

As part of our DACB Claims Solutions Group strategy, we are looking to further develop and grow our business across our target corporate industries.

Please note – experience of handling your own caseload of pre-litigation EL/PL fast track claims is a ‘must’ for the role.

• Working within the Corporate Insurance & Risk (CIR) team, your caseload will be made up of a mixture of EL and PL claims, predominantly for corporate clients.
• Claims handled will be a mixture of pre-litigated and litigated cases to ensure continuity for the client.
• Provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to corporate clients in the management of injury cases.
• Be responsible for effectively and commercially handling a varied caseload of EL and PL work with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Act as a trusted advisor for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Create value to clients by identifying opportunities and delivering creative, bespoke legal solutions.
• Support marketing and business development activity within CIR (e.g. attending marketing events, delivering client training, clinics, meetings and entertainment activities).
• Build an awareness of DAC Beachcroft's other services.
• Build effective internal and external networks.
• Maintain an awareness of the Firm's strategies and plans.
• Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
• Potential for supervision and management responsibilities in the future.
• Comply with internal and external service level agreements.
• Record timely and accurate management information.
• Meet individual performance measures.

Qualifications

• EL/PL litigation experience and experience of assessing quantum on multi-track claims is a ‘must’ for the role.
• A thorough understanding and significant experience of EL/PL claims.
• Open to Solicitors, CILEx, Barristers, and generalist experienced Paralegals if the experience is right for the role.

Requirements

• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in dealing with Corporate clients.
• Commercial skills – the ability to recognize and develop legitimate commercial opportunities.
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
• Analytical skills – the ability to critically look at factual evidence and identify key legal arguments.
• IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Prioritisation & Organisation skills – the ability to organize their own time and recognize what's important.
• Resilience – the ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback.
• Knowledge of using social media to effectively market the CIR brand and offering.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.