
Hybrid Paralegal - Vehicle Hire & Damage - Scotland bei DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft · Glasgow, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Glasgow
What you will do?
- Working in a small team with an Associate, Solicitors and Paralegals. The Associate will be responsible for supervision.
- Working for a wide variety household name insurer clients and their Insureds.
- Handling a workload in accordance with client protocols (SLA), acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
- Analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations
- Obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements, conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims
- Sound file management – to include consistent and accurate: billing; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information and KPI compliance.
- Exercising full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
- Effectively time record and aim to achieve and meet a budgeted annual target in respect of chargeable hours per year.
- Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events and client training), where appropriate.
- Building an awareness of DAC Beachcroft's other services.
- Building effective internal and external networks.
- Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
Who you are
- Fee earner with a demonstrable interest and previous experience in the volume litigated credit area, including knowledge of the Court rules and procedures in both Simple Procedure and Ordinary Cause actions
- Preferably have a paralegal qualification or degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
- Experience in drafting court pleadings.
- A Defender background / experience is preferable but not essential.
- Excellent relationship, client handling, and communication skills.
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
- Able to demonstrate self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority; simply an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
- Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
- Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
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