Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries) in Glasgow

Department: CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)

Location: Glasgow

CSG @ DAC Beachcroft are looking for multiple Paralegals to join our Property Recoveries team (property damage claims). This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied caseload of both Pursuer and Defender work in the Sheriff Court (simple procedure and ordinary cause).

As a Paralegal in our Property Recoveries team, you will be based in our Glasgow office and expected to attend the office 5 days per week for the first 6 months. There are regular social and responsible business events organised for all colleagues to attend, not to mention the opportunity to get involved in our inclusion and diversity networks.

What you will do?

• With an appropriate level of supervision, you will be supporting the team with a varied property recoveries case load, undertaking predominantly property insurance litigation, with task based work on simple procedure and ordinary cause claims.
• Task based activities on claims for solicitors, carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering.
• Drafting letters and reports to clients.
• Negotiating damages and legal expenses with third party loss adjusters, insurers and solicitors.
• Research tasks and analysis of documents in order to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients.
• Enforcement of judgements against third parties.
• Working on cases which are predominantly Pursuer in nature, but which may include managing a range of Defender claims.

Who you are

• We are happy to hear from graduates or those with customer service/retail experience who are team players and have the passion for learning.
• We'd also like to hear from Paralegals who may already have experience working in a legal environment.
• Preferably have a minimum of a degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or Paralegal/CILEX qualification.
• Be highly organised and a confident communicator with an outstanding eye for detail.
• Be interested in and preferably have a basic understanding of general contract and delict.
• Be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential.
• Be team orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claim settlements.
• 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!

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com