Trainee Solicitor / Paralegal - Vehicle Hire and Damage

• Working on general vehicle hire and damage defender cases, predominantly simple procedure and ordinary cause claims
• Task based activities on claims for solicitors, carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering
• Drafting letters and reports to clients
• Negotiating damages and legal expenses with third party loss adjusters, insurers and solicitors
• Research tasks and analysis of documents in order to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients
• Working on cases which are solely Defender based in nature

• An existing Paralegal at DAC Beachcroft who is keen to progress into a Trainee Solicitor Role or an external candidate looking for a training contract - after successful completion of your probationary period
• In order to be eligible to start your training contract, you must have the relevant prerequisites with the Law Society of Scotland
• Be highly organised and a confident communicator with an outstanding eye for detail
• Be interested in and preferably have a basic understanding of insurance litigation
• Be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential
• Be team orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage

• 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