Experienced Paralegal - EL/PL

Experienced Paralegal – EL/PLApplication Deadline: 19 December 2025

Department: CSG – Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote – England and Wales

DescriptionDAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint an experienced Paralegal, to join our Casualty Injury Team, this is a role working with a Senior Solicitor assisting on complex high value claims with a value predominantly over £250k.

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, clinical negligence, 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 – https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/

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!

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