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DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor to join our Counter Fraud team in Belfast. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic solicitor who is looking to specialise in this area of expertise. The Counter Fraud team is a specialised award-winning team of lawyers dealing with both pre-litigated and litigated technical claims. The team adopts a collaborative approach where both reactive and proactive investigation is promoted, working hand in hand with our clients, various agencies and our specialist fraud teams throughout all other jurisdictions in the UK and Ireland.
Job Responsibility:
Handling a caseload of predominantly litigated claims on both the County Court and High Court jurisdictions
Attend all County Courts and the High Court either in person or remotely when necessary for advocacy purposes
Acting as a point of contact for clients
Ensuring full compliance with clients' SLAs and DAC Beachcroft's internal protocols
Demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own files
Achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year (if full time)
Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team
Building an awareness of the Firm's other services
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions
Prompt and accurate provision of MI
Requirements:
A Practising Solicitor (0 – 5 years PQE) preferably with a strong litigation background
Expertise in fraud is beneficial, but not essential
Knowledge of motor and credit hire claims is beneficial
Sound knowledge of the Litigious processes and procedures in N. Ireland
Confident negotiator and communicator
First class investigation and analytical skills
Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision but also a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving
A commercial perspective on legal issues
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
Nice to have:
Expertise in fraud
Knowledge of motor and credit hire claims
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