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Due to ongoing client wins and impressive growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is on the lookout for a Defendant Personal injury solicitor/Legal Executive at 3+ years' post qualification experience or equivalents. Our Casualty Injury team focuses on employers' liability and public liability claims, with claims valued up to £100k with supervisors and senior lawyers handling matters beyond this value. This is your chance to work within a dynamic and supportive team (with full and supportive training provided), handling a diverse range of EL/PL claims and making a real impact.
Job Responsibility:
Effective running of own caseload to ensure deadlines are met and claims 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 to include: 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
Supporting a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run by you 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
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
Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Requirements:
3+ year experienced personal injury solicitors/Legal Executives or equivalent
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
Someone who is enthusiastic about joining a well-established and highly thought of Casualty Injury (EL/PL) team and who can see themselves building a future with DAC Beachcroft
Eager to collaborate and build lasting relationships with colleagues, becoming an integral part of a growing team
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