Overview
eDiscovery Solicitor/Associate (Commercial Disputes & Investigations) – DAC Beachcroft.
Key Responsibilities
Non-fee earning
* Support DACB Discover lead fee earner with product, service and operational development (adoption of new AI capabilities within the discovery platforms) and internal adoption
* Attend business development meetings as required and interface with third party providers and internal stakeholders, identifying and developing opportunities for growth
* Develop working knowledge of the commercial model and monitor project budgets
Fee-earning
* Support other fee earning staff by providing legal project management and advisory support in respect of:
* Forensic collections scoping calls
* Document review
* Searching and reporting, including disclosure issues
* Provide additional fee earning support to the wider commercial litigation practice as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* 1-3 years PQE (or comparable paralegal experience, subject to meeting the remaining requirements)
* Significant experience of managing or involvement with disclosure and mid-large scale document review projects using eDiscovery tools (self-service or third-party led)
* A working understanding of civil procedure rules, particularly as regards disclosure
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
* An entrepreneurial attitude and a strong desire to expand eDiscovery, project management and/or legal tech skills (including the use of AI based solutions in relation to investigations & discovery)
* Technical expertise and experience in one of the following: White collar criminal defence, business crime and internal investigations
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients—from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers and provide strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector; in real estate we advise the UK’s top-five housebuilders. We have 11 UK offices and additional offices globally.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond protected characteristics. We value merit and welcome people with different backgrounds, perspectives and identities. We are open to flexible working and invite discussion during the hiring process.
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 will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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