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DAC Beachcroft LLP

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Newport, +1
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have 2+ years in litigation, client management skills, experience with corporate clients, critical analytical abilities, LinkedIn knowledge, and align with our cultural principles.
  • You will manage motor claims, conduct investigations, draft reports and pleadings, liaise with experts, and oversee disclosure and compliance tasks for corporate clients.

Requirements

  • Generalist litigation experience is a ‘must’ for the role, with a minimum level of 2 years’ experience required. However, we are happy to welcome Solicitors, CILEx, Barristers and generalist experienced Paralegals if your experience is right for the role. A successful candidate must have:
  • Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues, as well as able to take ownership and accountability for building and maintaining relationships.
  • Experience in dealing with Corporate clients, including representing the business at in-person meetings and entertaining clients where necessary.
  • An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
  • Analytical skills – The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same.
  • Knowledge of using LinkedIn – To effectively market the CIR brand and offering.
  • Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Responsibilities

  • Within the Corporate Insurance & Risk team you will work on a mixture of Motor Claims for high-profile corporate clients. Significant experience of dealing with similar claims is essential and we will be looking for a candidate to work on a broad profile of cases, who has the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients.
  • Provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to corporate clients in the management of cases.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
  • Create value to clients, by identifying opportunities and delivering creative, bespoke legal solutions to support the challenges they face.
  • Help to design, build and support the CIR proposition and future offering to clients. Support marketing and business development activity within CIR (e.g. attending marketing events, delivering client training, clinics, meetings and entertainment activities).
  • Build an awareness of DAC Beachcroft's other services.
  • Day to day tasks will include:
  • Assisting with liability investigations including obtaining documents/CCTV footage and witness statements from clients; obtaining police accident reports and records; tracking down and interviewing witnesses;
  • Drafting detailed reports to clients including liability and quantum analysis, reserve advice and strategy recommendations;
  • Drafting pleadings, managing procedural deadlines, dealing with the MOJ and OIC portals and DCP.
  • Preparing instructions to counsel for hearings, advice, conferences, and arranging conferences with counsel;
  • Preparing for CCMCs to include Cost Budget management and compliance;
  • Instructing and liaising with medical experts to arrange medical examinations, secure Claimant attendance, make sure experts have access to all records, chasing reports;
  • Managing MI
  • Dealing with disclosure, in particular medical/treatment/rehab records, chasing Claimants and record holders, cataloguing, reviewing, preparing summaries, identifying missing records.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a full-time remote working option for this position.

What type of candidates are we looking for?

We are looking for Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Barristers, and experienced Paralegals with generalist litigation experience, preferably with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Is there an opportunity for career progression within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth and progression, including professional funding and potential for advancement to supervisory or managerial roles.

What benefits are included in the remuneration package?

The remuneration package includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, discounted gym membership, and many other benefits.

What types of claims will I be handling?

You will be handling a mix of motor claims for high-profile corporate clients, including pre-litigated and litigated cases.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates must possess excellent relationship and client handling skills, experience dealing with corporate clients, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adopt a commercial perspective on legal issues.

Are there team-building or social events?

Yes, we offer regular in-person and remote social events for team bonding.

How does DAC Beachcroft ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace?

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, aligning closely with our cultural principles of being Determined, Clear, Creative, and Supportive.

What does the application process look like?

The application process consists of a 2-stage process including a CV review and an online interview for successful candidates.

What types of clients will I be working with?

You will work with a range of corporate and insurer clients, including major UK retailers and household names in the retail and consumer sector.

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

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.