Paralegal - Insurance Litigation at DAC Beachcroft

The role

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a Paralegal for their Insurance Litigation practice group in Newport, United Kingdom. This role is for individuals with paralegal or legal assistant experience, or graduates and those with customer service experience, who are eager to learn and support the Motor Injury team.

What you'll do

Provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of claims
Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated or 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 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

What we're looking for

Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience

Experience in a legal setting

Ability to structure time well, prioritise work effectively and recognise when to ask for help

Communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues on the phone and in person

Ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same

Ability to know the principle or law but also know when is it worth pursuing it

Ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback

Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude

Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Previous exposure to Litigation and/or insurance claims· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working (after probation, in line with business requirements)

Opportunity to develop legal skills, knowledge and career

Paralegal - Insurance Litigation

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