Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Motor

Job title:

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Motor

Company

DAC Beachcroft

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – MotorApplication Deadline: 31 March 2025Department: CSG – Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)Employment Type: PermanentLocation: BirminghamDescriptionThe Claims Solutions team 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 as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury.The national Motor Injury team (which is part of the Claims Solution Group) works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving complex and/or high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be a part of an expanding team.What you will do?

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• To assist more senior fee earners and / or Partners on more complex and higher value cases
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• 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
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• A qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive of 5 years + experience.
• Some previous experience of working or assisting on Large Loss and/or Cat PI claims
• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
• High standard of written and oral communication skills; team oriented and collegiate
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
• 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).

Expected salary

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:41:30 GMT

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