Solicitor/ Chartered Legal Executive - Complex Injury - NationwideJob IntroductionThe Claims Solution 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. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution.The complex injury team (which is part of the Claims Solution Group) works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be a part of a new and expanding team.What's in it for you?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.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!What you will doEffectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusionTo assist more senior fee earners on more complex and higher value cases and Partners on multi million-pound claimsEnsure 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 protocolsAchievement of agreed financial targetsPrompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursementsPrompt and accurate provision of MIDevising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the clientApplying appropriate and current technical expertise and case lawEffectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instanceEngaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firmContribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where requiredMaintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publicationsWho you arePrevious Experience of working or assisting on Cat PI claimsA high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and proceduresGood legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertiseAn ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the teamExcellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activitiesDemonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).About DAC BeachcroftWe are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for all of the UK's top-ten insurers, we are market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK's top-12 housebuilders.Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work.What you need to know about applyingAt DAC Beachcroft, we don't just accept your differences we celebrate them. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you're good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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