Job Responsibilities
1. Complying with internal and external service level agreements.
2. Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
3. Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters.
4. Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution.
5. Prompting the principal lawyer to action matters diarised.
6. Maintaining internal and external case management documents.
7. Recording timely and accurate management information.
8. Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
9. Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications.
10. Acting as a point of contact for clients.
11. Handling routine correspondence and communications with the client, third parties and claimants' solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution.
12. Assuming responsibility for agreed tasks on a claim including assisting with investigations, instructing experts, handling disclosure and instructing counsel.
13. Meeting individual financial targets.
14. Assisting / completing MI where appropriate.
15. Liaising with accounts on billing queries.
Minimum Requirements
1. A keen interest in working on complex and catastrophic injury claims.
2. At least 2 years' experience of dealing with litigated bodily injury claims.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills and an eye for detail.
4. Good commercial awareness with an ability to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view matters from a business perspective.
5. A flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to rapid change, both internally and in the context of clients' businesses.
6. The ability to work as a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving, both internally and with the clients.
7. Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
About the Role
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 high value and importance to our clients. You will also assist with some H&S regulatory cases, CQC prosecutions, and Inquests.
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 represent a wide range of clients, from household names to government departments and NHS bodies.
What You Need to Know About Applying
At DAC Beachcroft, we don't just accept your differences; we celebrate them. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.
Benefits
* High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
* A well-rounded remuneration package (including 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.
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