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

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Casualty Injury team is seeking to appoint an experienced lawyer to join our market leading team that works with over 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates, managing a caseload of EL/PL claims valued up to £100k. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well‑respectful team handling EL/PL claims on behalf of Defendants, with exposure to more complex matters under the guidance of experienced supervisors and senior lawyers. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you thrive in the role. This role is office based, either from our Birmingham or Newport offices.

What you will do?

• You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high‑quality service to our clients in the management of claims.
• With the support of a supervisor and team manager you will be expected to:

• Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre‑litigated and litigated work.
• Screen matters for prospects and liaise with clients upon 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 our clients and their customers whilst proactively managing their expectations.
• Meet individual performance measures (financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs).
• Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.

Who you are

This role is suited to experienced EL/PL claims practitioners, particularly those likely to be allocated to the Intermediate or Multi Track. We are happy to hear from candidates with experience of acting for Claimants in such claims.

• A qualified solicitor/CILEX equivalent with previous experience in employers' liability and public claims.
• Proven communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues as well as able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self‑sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
• 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.
• 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!