Paralegal - Specialist Liability at DAC Beachcroft
Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)
Location: Manchester
Application Deadline: 3 November 2025
DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join our Claims Solutions Group (CSG) Specialist Liability team. The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office when required.
What you will do
* Draft chronologies, statements and court documents
* Assist with disclosure of sensitive documentation including redaction
* Ensure appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters
* Maintain a timetable to enable the progression of the case to resolution
* Maintain internal and external case management documents
* Record timely and accurate management information
* Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
* Correspond and communicate with clients, third parties and claimants’ solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution
* Attend trials and applications with Counsel
* Comply with internal and external service level agreements
* Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
* Develop technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications
* Liaise with accounts on billing queries
* Support marketing and business development activity within the team
* Achieve a minimum budgeted annual target of 1,440 chargeable hours per year
* Meet individual financial targets
Who you are
Essential
* Keen interest and enthusiasm in Specialist Liability work, particularly high value, complex and sensitive cases
* Excellent organisational and IT skills to produce and manage complex documentation
* Detail conscious and able to produce work to a high standard for demanding clients
* Ability to dig into document-heavy and complex cases to extract relevant evidence and data
* Sympathy and empathy for the public sector clients
* Team player with flexible and self‑motivated approach
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as with supervisors and other department members
Desirable
* Good commercial awareness
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, occasionally outside core hours
* Experience in a target‑driven commercial environment
* Previous experience of dealing with Specialist Liability claims (helpful but not essential)
What's in it for you
* High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
* 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 ESG activities
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Legal
* Industry: Law Practice
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!
Flexible working is available under the Flex Forward scheme. Discussions about flexible working can be had during the hiring process.
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