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Experienced Paralegal

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in litigation, knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, good legal knowledge, strong organization, communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • You will manage cases, meet deadlines, liaise with clients, achieve fee targets, ensure compliance, handle billing, and support business development while maintaining technical knowledge.

Requirements

  • Experienced case handler (Paralegal / Legal Executive), preferably with a strong litigation background.
  • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Expertise in fraud is beneficial, but not essential, as the successful candidate will be fully trained in dealing with fraud cases.
  • Knowledge of credit/ vehicle hire, personal injury and overseas claims.
  • Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise.
  • Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands.
  • An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.
  • High standard of written and oral communication skills.
  • Confident negotiator.
  • Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively run the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
  • Achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year (if full time).
  • Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm.
  • Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
  • Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements.
  • Prompt and accurate provision of MI.
  • Apply appropriate and current technical expertise and case law.
  • Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance.
  • Engage with our 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.
  • Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Vehicle Hire Fraud Team?

The primary focus of the Vehicle Hire Fraud Team is to defend high-value vehicle hire claims, aiming for full repudiation, while proactively tackling the organizations and professional enablers behind fraudulent claims.

What opportunities for growth and development are available in this role?

The role offers significant opportunities for growth and development, including progression through technical development or moving into supervisor or managerial roles, as well as support for professional funding for further qualifications such as Cilex or training to qualify as a solicitor.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The position requires an experienced case handler (Paralegal or Legal Executive), preferably with a strong litigation background, and knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Expertise in fraud is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

How flexible is the working environment?

The working environment is highly flexible, promoting a great work-life balance along with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

What are the performance expectations regarding billing and chargeable hours?

The expectation is to achieve annual fee targets and meet a minimum of 1440 chargeable hours per year if working full time.

Is professional training and continuous education supported?

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading relevant publications.

What type of benefits does this role include?

The role includes a well-rounded remuneration package that features private medical insurance, income protection insurance, discounted gym membership, and many other benefits.

How does DAC Beachcroft approach diversity and inclusion?

DAC Beachcroft is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, celebrating differences and treating each individual as unique. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include effectively managing cases to ensure deadlines are met, acting as a client contact, achieving billing targets, adhering to internal protocols, and contributing to business development.

Can I apply if I don't meet every qualification listed in the job description?

Yes, if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, you are still encouraged to apply, as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Broad-based commercial law firm delivering bespoke solutions, one client at a time.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1762
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DAC Beachcroft is a leading international legal business with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We partner with our clients to help them achieve sustainable growth and to defend their business and reputation. We do this by taking a tailored approach to providing commercial, transactional, claims, risk and advisory legal services. We are recognised leaders in Insurance, Health and Real Estate and draw on the knowledge, industry experience and commercial expertise of our outstanding 3,000 lawyers and support colleagues in these sectors and beyond. We are forward-thinking, flexible and easy to engage with and we're proud that our clients tell us regularly that we're great to work with. We know that our clients value advice that is innovative, practical and personal to them, and we pride ourselves on getting to the heart of their businesses. We measure our performance against their expectations and embrace change as a necessary stage in evolving and strengthening our relationships. The close working relationship we enjoy with our clients has not been built overnight but honed carefully over the last 250 years. This means today our clients can remain confident they have the very best legal expertise available.