DAC Beachcroft Claims Scotland LLP specialises in insurance litigation and professional risk, commercial dispute resolution, contentious and uncontentious real estate, and commercial law.
The Glasgow team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor into their Motor Injury team.
What you will do
- Reporting to the team partner, you will work in a team dedicated to the defence of claims arising from road traffic accidents.
- You will have a varied caseload of litigated cases and occasional pre-litigation claims with an appropriate level of supervision.
- You will provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of the high volume litigated motor cases, in strict adherence to the Service Level Agreements.
- You will act as a point of contact for clients in relation to Scottish claims.
- You will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of your caseload, including billing, WIP and debt management and accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
- You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
- From time to time you may also require to engage in business development activity on behalf of the Motor team e.g. attending marketing events and client training
- The role will involve supervision and nurturing the talent of junior fee earners.
Who you are
The ideal candidate will have a litigation background. Knowledge and experience of handling personal injury claims is desirable but not essential.
- 0-2 year PQE Solicitor
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Experience of working within a pressurised and deadline driven environment with the ability to prioritise work effectively.
- Have an outstanding eye for detail
- Be a confident communicator and negotiator
- Have excellent relationship and client handling skills.
- Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues
- Be responsible for managing all financial aspects of your caseload, including billing, WIP and debt management and accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
- Be able to demonstrate 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
- 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).
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're 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-five housebuilders.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago, and Singapore plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.
