Experienced Paralegal / CILEX / Newly qualified Solicitor - EL/PL in Birmingham

Experienced Paralegal / CILEX / Newly qualified Solicitor – EL/PL
Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
Department: CSG – Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint an experienced Paralegal, CILEX or newly qualified Solicitor to join our Casualty Injury Team, this is a role working with a Partner and other Senior Solicitors assisting on complex high value claims with a value predominantly over £250k as well as developing their own caseload in this area.
Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, to include catastrophic injury, motor, casualty, disease, product, professional negligence and health and safety.
Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution.
What you will do?
Assist with the running of complex claims to ensure that deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
Achievement of agreed financial targets
Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
Prompt and accurate provision of MI
Supporting a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance
Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Who you are
0-5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in Multi Track or Fast Track Claims
EL/PL Experience
A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise
Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues. High standard of written and oral communication skills
Confident negotiator
Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service
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 – 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
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