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Join to apply for theParalegal - Motor Injury / Credit Hirerole atDAC Beachcroft 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theParalegal - Motor Injury / Credit Hirerole atDAC Beachcroft Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Department:CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire) Location:BirminghamDepartment:CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire) Location:BirminghamDescriptionWe are looking for a number of Paralegals to join our market leading CSG team that works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates. This role will be situated in Birmingham on a permanent basis.You will be required to attend the Birmingham office 5 days a week during your probation. You will be able to discuss a hybrid arrangement with you manager once you have passed probation.Who's the team?We have roles available across two of our core teams in Birmingham: OurMotor Injuryteam deals with motor injury claims of all values and complexities. We have a progressive approach and a market leading reputation for not simply tackling litigation, but also for tracking and analysing behaviours and trends with a view to providing our clients with bespoke strategies and analysis of changing market behaviours. OurCredit Hire and Repairteam deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution. We also provide pre-emptive advice on these issues whilst also assisting clients formulate their own strategies. Our claims vary from small track to multi track including fraudulent claims. We deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution. Whichever team you join, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge and career with us in CSG.What you will do?You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients in the management of claims. Depending on your role, and with the support of a supervisor and team manager you will be expected to: 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 our 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.Who you areWe are happy to hear from graduates or those with customer service/retail experience who are team players and have the passion for learning. We'd also like to hear from Paralegals who may already have experience working in a legal environment. You will have; Prioritisation and Organisation Skills - the ability to structure your time well, prioritise work effectively and recognise when to ask for help. Interpersonal skills - communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues on the phone and in person. Analytical skills - The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same. Commercial sense - The ability to know the principle or law but also know when is it worth pursuing it. Resilience - The 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).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).What you need to know about applyingThis will be a 2 stage application process, the first stage is CV review with successful candidates being invited to a face to face assessment centre in our Birmingham office.If you are selected to attend an assessment centre you will be required to complete a short multiple choice questionnaire which will be used as part of the assessment centre.Start dates will be available throughout the coming months depending on your availability to start a new and exciting career with us.At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. 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.We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.Note for Recruitment Agencies DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment team, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment team will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DAC Beachcroft by 2x Get notified about new Paralegal jobs inBirmingham, England, United Kingdom . 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