Solicitor/ Chartered Legal Executive - Casualty Injury - Leeds

Job Introduction

The Claims Solutions Group advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our national team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry, the health and social care sector, and household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, to include catastrophic injury, motor, casualty, disease, product and health and safety. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution.

As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) alongside real opportunities for growth and progression. We actively encourage colleagues to make use of our professional funding scheme to complete legal or business qualifications relevant to your role.

At DAC Beachcroft our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week. For more information please review the following link - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/

There are regular in person and remote social events organised for colleagues at DAC Beachcroft , not to mention the opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities, including volunteering or becoming an ally for one of our inclusion and diversity or business network groups.

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!

Role Responsibility

• Effectively running the file to ensure 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
• Devising 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
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required

• There is also the possibility of getting exposure to high value cases by assisting the partner in the team.

  Whilst this role will be working within our Leeds Team we are happy to consider applications from candidates from other locations.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with around 2 years litigation experience.
• 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
• Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

DAC Beachcroft