Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Paralegal - Credit Hire

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Paralegal - Credit Hire

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Description

Our Credit Hire and Repair team works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates. The team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end-to-end solution. The team also provides pre-emptive advice on these issues whilst assisting clients in formulating their own strategies. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to develop their career.

The team deals with claims from small track to multi-track, including fraudulent claims. Our team will also deal with liability, indemnity, and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair, and diminution.

What you will do?

• Provide a timely, professional, and high-quality service to clients in the management of litigated vehicle hire and damage cases.
• Be responsible for a varied caseload of litigated work with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Comply with internal and external service level agreements.
• Record timely and accurate management information.
• Meet individual performance measures.
• Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g., attending marketing events, client training, clinics, and shadowing days).

Who you are

• 2 years’ experience handling litigated motor claims
• Prioritisation & Organisation skills – The ability to organise their own time, recognise time pressures, and know when to ask for help.
• Good interpersonal skills to liaise with customers, clients, and colleagues, and be a real team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills – The ability to critically examine factual evidence, identify key legal arguments, and apply the same.
• IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Commercial awareness – The ability to run a case within given fee structures.
• Resilience – The ability to stand their ground in telephone negotiations and to receive feedback.
• Aptitude to learn – The ability to learn new skills and retain knowledge.
• Credit hire experience.
• 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.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership, among 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).