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DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join our Claims Solutions Group (CSG) Specialist Liability team. The Specialist Liability team acts for a number of leading names in the insurance industry as well as large public sector organisations and household name corporates in the defence of claims brought against them. We specialise in complex claims involving abuse, the HRA, discrimination and Equality Act claims, deprivations of liberty, misfeasance and other linked areas. We act for a range of Local Authorities as well as the Police, Housing and Residential Care providers, Specialist healthcare providers, Schools, Colleges, Universities and household name corporates. Much of the work involved is pre-litigation and involves giving detailed pre-emptive advice on relevant issues to clients and subsequent defence to Trial.
Job Responsibility:
Drafting of chronologies, statements and Court documents
Assisting with disclosure of sensitive documentation to include redaction
Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters
Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution
Maintaining internal and external case management documents
Recording timely and accurate management information
Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
Corresponding and communicating with the client, third parties and claimants’ solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution
Attending upon Trials and Applications (with Counsel)
Complying with internal and external service level agreements
Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Liaising with accounts on billing queries
Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team
Achieving a minimum budgeted annual target of 1,440 chargeable hours per year
Meeting individual financial targets
Requirements:
A keen interest and enthusiasm in Specialist Liability work and particularly high value, complex and sensitive cases
Excellent organisational and IT skills to produce and manage complex documentation
Detail conscious and able to produce work to a high standard for demanding clients
The ability to dig into document heavy and complex cases in order to extract relevant evidence and data
A sympathy and empathy for the public sector who comprise a large number of our clients
A team player with a flexible and self-motivated approach
Able to work on own initiative as well as to work with and learn from supervisors and other members of the department
Nice to have:
Good commercial awareness
Able to work under pressure to meet required deadlines occasionally meaning that work will have to be undertaken outside core hours
Experience of working in a target driven commercial environment would be an advantage
Whilst previous experience of dealing with Specialist Liability claims would be helpful, it is not essential
What we offer:
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