Paralegal - Motor Injury / Credit Hire

Overview

Joining the DAC Beachcroft team as a Paralegal – Motor Injury / Credit Hire in Newport. This is a permanent role within our market-leading CSG team that works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates. Attendance at the Newport office is required 5 days a week during probation, with a hybrid arrangement to be discussed with your manager after probation. An Assessment Centre is scheduled for Tuesday 9th September for successful candidates.

Whichever team you join, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge and career within CSG.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated or litigated work.
• Screen matters for prospects and liaise with clients on receipt of instructions.
• Review instructions and provide client advice on case prospects.
• Resolve claims through negotiation and litigation within client service standards.
• Instruct experts and counsel, draft Witness Statements and other court documents.
• Maintain contact with clients and their customers whilst proactively managing expectations.
• Meet individual performance measures (financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs).
• Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.

Team • Roles

Two core teams in Newport:

• Motor Injury team — handles motor injury claims of all values and complexities with a market-leading approach to litigation and client-focused analysis of market behaviours.
• Credit Hire and Repair team — handles defendant credit hire dispute resolution, end-to-end solutions, pre-emptive advice, liability, indemnity and related losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We welcome graduates or those with customer service/retail experience who are team players with a passion for learning. Paralegals with prior legal environment experience are encouraged to apply. You will have:

• Prioritisation and Organisation — ability to structure time, prioritise work and know when to ask for help.
• Interpersonal skills — effective communication with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
• Analytical skills — ability to critically assess factual evidence and identify key legal arguments.
• Commercial sense — knowledge of principle or law and when it is worth pursuing.
• Resilience — ability to stand ground in negotiations and receive feedback.
• Commitment and enthusiasm — professional attitude.
• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Job Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• Remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, among 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 aligned with our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). We welcome discussions on flexible working through our Flex Forward scheme during the hiring process.