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Join Our Dynamic Casualty Injury Team! Due to ongoing client wins and impressive growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is looking to recruit a talented Paralegal. Whether you're an experienced Paralegal or new to Defendant Personal Injury work, we have this exciting opportunity for you! Our Casualty Injury team focuses primarily on employers' liability and public liability claims, but also products and care claims. We handle claims of all values, and our work is interesting and rewarding. You will within a dynamic and supportive team (with full and supportive training provided), handling your own case lead and also assisting the team with more complex/higher value claims. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal who is ready to focus on their career. 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. At DAC Beachcroft, you'll benefit from working at one of the leading law firms in the country. Not only will you gain hands-on experience, but you'll also have the opportunity to expand your professional network by building relationships with key clients (including leading names in the insurance industry and corporate businesses, many of whom are household names). We offer the flexibility to work either, in-office or hybrid working.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Requirements:
Paralegal with 1 or more years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with EL/PL experience
However, we are happy to consider candidates with alternative backgrounds such as disease, pre-litigated Defendant work, clinical negligence, profin etc
Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload, meet conflicting demands and has a strong work ethic
Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service
Eager to collaborate and build lasting relationships with colleagues
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
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
Dedication to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace