Experienced Paralegal - Vehicle Hire and Damage
Join to apply for the Experienced Paralegal - Vehicle Hire and Damage role at DAC Beachcroft
Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)
Location: Newport
Our Credit Hire and Repair team works with over 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates. The team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end‑to‑end solution. The team also provides pre‑emptive advice on these issues whilst assisting clients to formulate their own strategies. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to develop their career. The team handles claims from small track to multi‑track, including fraudulent claims, and works on liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution.
What you will do
* Provide a timely, professional and high‑quality service to clients in the management of litigated vehicle hire and damage cases.
* Be responsible for a varied caseload of litigated work with an appropriate level of supervision.
* Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
* Comply with internal and external service level agreements.
* Record timely and accurate management information.
* Meet individual performance measures.
* Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events, client training, clinics and shadowing days).
Who you are
* 2 years+ experience handling litigated motor claims and managing your own caseload.
* Prioritisation & organisation skills – the ability to organise your own time, recognise time pressures, determine priorities and know when to ask for help.
* Good interpersonal skills to liaise with customers, clients and colleagues and to be a real team player.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Analytical skills – the ability to critically examine factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply them.
* IT skills – be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
* Commercial awareness – the ability to run a case within given fee structures.
* Resilience – the ability to stand your ground in telephone negotiations and to receive and give feedback.
* Aptitude to learn – the ability to acquire new skills and retain knowledge.
* Credit hire experience.
* 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 – view details
* A well‑rounded remuneration package (including 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 with 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr