Paralegal - Vehicle Hire & Damage - Scotland
Overview
Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)
Location: Glasgow
Application Deadline: 18 September 2025
Description
Working within the Glasgow Vehicle Hire team, your case load will be RTA claims dealing with litigated liability disputes, credit hire and damage claims. Experience of dealing with Scottish civil litigation claims at Simple Procedure and Ordinary Cause level is preferred.
What you will do
* Working in a small team with an Associate, Solicitors and Paralegals. The Associate will be responsible for supervision.
* Working for a wide variety of household name insurer clients and their Insureds.
* Handling a workload in accordance with client protocols (SLA), acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
Day to day responsibilities
* Analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations
* Obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements, conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims
* Sound file management – to include consistent and accurate billing; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information and KPI compliance
* Exercising full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own files
* Effectively time record and aim to achieve and meet a budgeted annual target in respect of chargeable hours per year
* Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events and client training), where appropriate
* Building an awareness of DAC Beachcroft's other services
* Building effective internal and external networks
* Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
Who you are
* Fee earner with a demonstrable interest and previous experience in the volume litigated credit area, including knowledge of the Court rules and procedures in both Simple Procedure and Ordinary Cause actions
* Preferably have a paralegal qualification or degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
* Experience in drafting court pleadings
* A Defender background / experience is preferable but not essential
* Excellent relationship, client handling, and communication skills
* Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
* Able to demonstrate self-sufficiency, with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority; a commercial perspective rather than an academic approach to legal issues
* Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
* Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge and support other members of the team
* Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
What’s in it for you?
* High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
* A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
* 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
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
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