The Claims Solutions Group (CSG) Complex Injury team is looking for a Paralegal to join the team. You will provide assistance to lawyers in the team in running complex and catastrophic injury files of a high value and importance to our clients. You will also assist with some H&S regulatory cases, CQC prosecutions and Inquests.
The Complex Injury team works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be part of a new and expanding team.
CSG advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deals with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury.
Who you will be working with
The Complex Injury team is made up of 80 colleagues situated all across the UK. Our new colleague would be required to work in the Newport office at least 3 days a week initially, with this reviewed at the end of the first 6 months.
* 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!
What you will do
* Complying with internal and external service level agreements.
* Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
* Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters.
* Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution.
* Prompting the principal lawyer to action matters diarised.
* Maintaining internal and external case management documents.
* Recording timely and accurate management information.
* Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
* Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications.
* Acting as a point of contact for clients.
* Handling routine correspondence and communications with the client, third parties and claimants’ solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution.
* Assuming responsibility for agreed tasks on a claim including assisting with investigations, instructing experts, handling disclosure and instructing counsel.
* Assisting / completing MI where appropriate
* Liaising with accounts on billing queries
Who you are
The ideal candidate will have:
* A keen interest in working on complex and catastrophic injury claims.
* At least 2 years’ experience of dealing with litigated bodily injury claims
* Excellent communication and organizational skills and an eye for detail
* Good commercial awareness with an ability to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view matters from a business perspective.
* A flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to rapid change, both internally and in the context of clients' businesses.
* The ability to work as a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving, both internally and with the clients.
* Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Malaysia, Brazil, Peru, Central America, the USA, Australia and Germany.
We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, from household names to government departments and NHS bodies.
Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com.
What you need to know about applying
At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.
We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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