[Hiring] Paralegal/Chartered Legal Executive/Solicitor @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.

• 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 to support the challenges they face.
• 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 firms 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

• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in dealing with Corporate clients.
• Commercial skills – the ability to recognise and develop legitimate commercial opportunities.
• 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 organise their own time and recognise time pressures.
• 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).

Requirements

• At least 1 year's experience of handling your own caseload of pre-litigation fast track EL and PL claims is a "must".
• Some experience in dealing with litigated EL and PL claims is preferable but not essential.

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.