Overview
Join Our Dynamic Casualty Injury Team! Due to ongoing client wins and impressive growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is looking for a number of talented Paralegals (or equivalent). Whether you're an experienced Paralegal or new to Defendant Personal Injury work, we have this exciting opportunity. Our Casualty Injury team focuses on employers' liability and public liability claims, with claims valued up to £100k. This is your chance to work within a dynamic and supportive team (with full and supportive training provided), handling a diverse range of EL/PL claims and making a real impact.
DAC Beachcroft is looking for dedicated Paralegals who are ready to focus their careers. By joining our team, you will have the chance to develop your technical expertise in EL/PL personal injury claims, understand the litigation process, enhance your time management skills, and build valuable legal connections. We are accepting applicants from all over the UK, with flexibility to work remotely, in-office, or hybrid. We are also keen to hear from anyone based in or around Birmingham or South Wales.
What you will do
* Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
* Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
* Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
* Achievement of agreed financial targets
* Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
* Prompt and accurate provision of MI
* Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
* Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
* Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance
* Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
* Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
* Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Who you are
* Graduates who have no legal work experience but have undertaken either a legal degree and/or LPC (or similar); OR
* Paralegals with 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with EL/PL experience. However, candidates with alternative backgrounds such as Claimant, motor, disease, pre-litigated Defendant work, clinical negligence, profin etc. will be considered.
* Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload, meet conflicting demands and have a strong work ethic.
* Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service.
* Enthusiastic about joining a well-established and highly thought of Casualty Injury (EL/PL) team and capable of building a future with DAC Beachcroft.
* Eager to collaborate and build lasting relationships with colleagues, becoming an integral part of a growing team.
What7s in it for you
* High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
* A well-rounded remuneration package (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 ESG activities
Note: DAC Beachcroft manages vacancies via in-house recruitment teams. Speculative CVs sent without prior instruction will not be accepted. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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