[Hiring] Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

The CSG Disease team are looking to recruit an NQ Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal to work in the Casualty Disease team. We are looking for an enthusiastic new team member who is looking to develop an ambitious career within a supportive team and growing firm.

The Disease team consists of 35 colleagues who work all across the country.

What you will do?

• Work exclusively on defended industrial disease claims.
• Handle a case load made up of industrial disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, and asbestos related conditions.
• Assist senior lawyers on more complex disease cases.
• Work for a mixture of insurer clients and self-insured companies.
• Undergo a full training programme at a level relevant to your experience.
• Exercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control.
• Demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
• Support marketing and business development activity within the team.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.
• Exceed Law Society CPD requirements where necessary.

Qualifications

• A Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal ideally with experience or an interest in injury claims (not essential).
• Ability to build good relationships within the team and with commercial/insurer clients.
• Awareness of management information and client-driven KPIs.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues.
• Ability to adopt a commercial (or pragmatic) perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
• Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge and support other team members.
• 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.