We are delighted to announce that we are looking for Paralegals to join our recoveries team in Birmingham on a permanent or fixed term contract.
You will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge, and career in our Triage, Motor Recoveries, and Property Recoveries teams.
What you will do Screen matters for prospects and liaise with clients upon receipt of instructions.
Review instructions and provide client advice on case prospects.
Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated work.
Assess liability and quantum and develop an appropriate strategy for the case.
Resolve claims through negotiation and litigation within client service standards.
Instruct experts and counsel, draft Witness Statements and other Court documents.
Maintain contact with our clients and their Customers whilst proactively managing their expectations.
Meet individual performance measures (financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs).
Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.
Who you are Relevant experience in a similar role or in an insurance environment is desirable but not essential; we are happy to hear from graduates who are team players and have the passion for learning.
Ability to structure your time well, prioritise work effectively, and recognise when to ask for help.
Good communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues.
Ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments, and apply the same.
Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude.
Commercial awareness, resilience, and confidence.
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined, and Supportive).
What's in it for you?
As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) alongside real opportunities for growth and progression.
At DAC Beachcroft, our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative, and Supportive).
If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
About DAC Beachcroft We are a leading international legal business with 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities.
We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Miami.
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