Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor - EL/PL




Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)




Employment Type: Permanent




Location: Glasgow




Description




Join Our Dynamic Casualty Injury Team! Due to ongoing client wins and impressive growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is looking to recruit a talented Paralegal. Whether you're an experienced Paralegal or new to Defendant Personal Injury work, we have this exciting opportunity for you!



Our Casualty Injury team focuses primarily on employers' liability and public liability claims, but also products and care claims. We handle claims of all values, and our work is interesting and rewarding. You will within a dynamic and supportive team (with full and supportive training provided), handling your own case lead and also assisting the team with more complex/higher value claims.



We are seeking to appoint a
Trainee Solicitor within our
CSG Casualty team based in Glasgow.



We are open to applications from both internal and external candidates for this opportunity. If you are currently an employee of the firm looking apply for a
Trainee Solicitor role please apply via the internal job posting.



If you are not currently an employee of CSG, you will initially join us as a
Paralegal for a six-month period and following successful completion of your probationary period, you will then be able to move to a Trainee Solicitor contract. Please note, this role will be based out of our Glasgow office and you will be expected initially to attend the office 5 days per week during your probationary period.



The role sits within our specialist Casualty Injury team, which currently comprises an 2 partners, 2 Associate, 1 Solicitors, and 2 Paralegals.



At DAC Beachcroft, you'll benefit from working at one of the leading law firms in the country. Not only will you gain hands-on experience, but you'll also have the opportunity to expand your professional network by building relationships with key clients (including leading names in the insurance industry and corporate businesses, many of whom are household names).



We offer the flexibility to work either, in-office or hybrid working.




What you will do?

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases 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


• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run 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 to their Supervisor in the first instance


• 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


• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• Paralegal with 1 or more years' experience in a similar role, ideally with EL/PL experience. However, we are happy to consider candidates with alternative backgrounds such as disease, pre-litigated Defendant work, clinical negligence, profin etc.


• Somone 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.


• 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.


• Eager to collaborate and build lasting relationships with colleagues, becoming an integral part of a growing team.

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/


• 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

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!