Hybrid Paralegal - Motor Injury - Glasgow presso DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft · Glasgow, Regno Unito · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Glasgow
DAC Beachcroft Claims Scotland LLP specialises in insurance litigation and dispute resolution in the Motor, Casualty, Property Damage, Fraud, Credit Hire and Regulatory sectors.
The Glasgow Claims Solutions Group are looking to recruit an enthusiastic full time Paralegal in their Motor Injury team.
The ideal candidate will have a litigation background. Knowledge and experience of handling personal injury claims is desirable but not essential.
This role will be situated in Glasgow on an permanent basis, where you will be asked to come into the office 5 days per week.
What you will do?
You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients in the management of claims. Depending on your role, and with the support of a supervisor and team manager you will be expected to:
- Handle a varied high volume caseload of principally litigated work arising from road traffic accidents with an appropriate level of supervision.
- Assist Partners dealing with high value cases
- Draft documents and letters ensuring they are adapted to each client and their needs.
- Correspond with clients and other solicitors and liaise with experts where appropriate.
- Analyse evidence and set case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations
- Interview witnesses and prepare witness statements.
- Complete research tasks and analyse documents to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients.
- Achieve, maintain and apply a consistent approach to all individual targets of financial performance
Who you are
We are happy to hear from graduates or those with customer service/retail experience who are team players and have the passion for learning. We'd also like to hear from Paralegals who may already have experience working in a legal environment.
You will have;
- Experience of working within a pressurised and deadline driven environment with the ability to prioritise work effectively.
- Preferably have a Paralegal qualification or equivalent but an interest in litigation and personal injury is valued so this is not essential.
- Have an outstanding eye for detail
- Be a confident communicator and negotiator
- Have excellent relationship and client handling skills.
- Be responsible for managing all financial aspects of your caseload, including billing, WIP and debt management and accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
- Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
- 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
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!
