Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer, Experienced Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• As a member of the Corporate Insurance & Risk (CIR) team, you will manage a diverse caseload of Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, primarily for corporate clients.

• Provide prompt, professional, and high-caliber service to corporate clients in handling injury claims.

• Take responsibility for managing a varied caseload of EL and PL matters with the appropriate level of oversight.

• Serve as a reliable advisor to clients, showcasing a depth of knowledge and expertise in line with your experience.

• Add value for clients by recognizing opportunities and delivering tailored legal solutions to address their challenges.

• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives within CIR, such as attending events, conducting client training, and engaging in meetings and entertainment activities.

• Enhance your understanding of DAC Beachcroft's additional services.

• Establish and nurture effective internal and external networks.

• Stay informed about the Firm's strategies and objectives.

• Manage confidential information in accordance with the firm's data security protocols.

• There may be future opportunities for supervisory and managerial responsibilities.

• Adhere to both internal and external service level agreements.

• Accurately record management information in a timely manner.

• Achieve individual performance targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing pre-litigated fast track EL and PL claims is required.

• Experience with litigated EL and PL claims is preferred but not mandatory.

• Exceptional relationship-building and client management skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the capability to influence and foster enduring relationships.

• Experience working with corporate clients, including representing the firm in face-to-face meetings and entertaining clients as needed.

• Commercial acumen – the ability to identify and develop legitimate commercial opportunities, with guidance.

• A capacity to approach legal issues with a commercial mindset rather than an exclusively academic one.

• Analytical abilities – the skill to critically examine factual evidence, pinpoint key legal arguments, and apply them effectively.

• Proficiency in IT – must be computer literate with a solid working knowledge of Excel and Word.

• Prioritization and organizational skills – the capacity to manage your own time effectively, discern urgent tasks, and know when to seek assistance.

• Resilience – the ability to maintain your position during telephone negotiations and accept feedback constructively.

• Familiarity with social media for effectively promoting the CIR brand and its offerings.

• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined, and Supportive).

🏝️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.

• A comprehensive remuneration package that includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym memberships, among various other benefits.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including funding for professional development.

• Engagement in both in-person and remote social events.

• Opportunity to participate in a variety of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.