Description
Due to continued growth, DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Supervisor in our team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or an experienced Paralegal to undertake a varied caseload of both Pursuer and Defender work in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session (ordinary and commercial court) and have the opportunity to manage a team of Paralegals and Trainee Solicitors.
The role sits within our specialist property damage team in Glasgow, which comprises a Partner, six Solicitors, nine Paralegals and nine Trainee Solicitors. There are regular social and responsible business events organised for all lawyers at DAC Beachcroft to attend, not to mention the opportunity to get involved in our inclusion and diversity networks.
What you will do?
Direct Supervision of a team of handlers who will have responsibility for pre litigated and litigated cases carrying a value largely not exceeding £250k.
Alongside supervision duties you will run a reduced caseload of your own and/or provide support to senior lawyers within the team on complex matters.
Through effective supervision and support of lawyers, to be accountable & responsible for the following:
* Technical supervision of claims
* All interim and performance reviews, including probation reviews
* Absence management
* Cascading and communicating information
* Motivating and engaging the team, as well as overseeing their well-being
* Ensuring files are run pro-actively and effectively to conclusion by the relevant lawyer, with appropriate SLA and deadlines met
* Ensuring that lawyers carry out work effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm
* Effective allocation of work amongst the team to meet the skills and technical knowledge of the individual to ensure effective handling
In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
* Act as a point of contact for clients in relation to Scottish claims, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
* Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events, client training, clinics and shadowing days).
* Handle a caseload of pre-litigated & litigated injury claims and achieve measures.
* Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
* Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.
* You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
Who you are
The role is ideal for someone who:
* Enjoys solving a variety of different and interesting problems on a wide range of cases.
* Is interested in working with people in order to come to commercial and practical solutions.
* Likes working in a really sociable, flexible, supportive and diverse team who share knowledge with each other.
* Wants to supervise others and get exposure to client account management and business development.
You will:
* Be a qualified Solicitor or Paralegal who has demonstrable experience of handling a caseload
* Have expertise in commercial litigation generally, with demonstrable experience in managing a varied caseload in the Scottish courts?
* Be highly organised and a confident negotiator and communicator with an outstanding eye for detail
* Have excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
* Be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
* Be proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
* Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective
* Demonstrate 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
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 but 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, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK's top-five housebuilders.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a representative office in Miami and broad network of affiliations across the globe.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.
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: or