Job Introduction A new opportunity has arisen within CSG within our International Law Firm DAC Beachcroft. We are looking for the next Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive or Experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance Property Team on a permanent basis, specifically within our Subsidence product. We are a market leading insurance firm which offers bespoke solutions to our clients (Insurance Companies and their customers and local authorities) following a claim. We are looking for a someone with litigation experience who can drive matters to an early conclusion. The Subsidence team handles a mix of claims from tree root damage, to tree failures and Knotweed cases, covering subrogated recoveries, mitigation, TPO, liability and coverage. This is a highly specialised area of law and we are looking to invest time in developing the right candidate, if no direct subsidence knowledge. What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• 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). 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 do

• Responsible for your own caseload, under supervision, to bring matters to a swift conclusion.
• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include.
• Engaging with clients to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required. Where appropriate deliver training, and attend review meetings with clients, pulling together success stories and data stories. Updating clients on market and legal issues effecting subsidence exposure. Our clients send us hundreds of claims, so an awareness of the account management is beneficial.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING

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.
Note for Recruitment Agencies – the DAC Beachcroft recruitment team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to any DAC Beachcroft employee without a specific request by the recruitment team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. Our recruitment team can be contacted at csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.co

• Responsible for your own caseload, under supervision, to bring matters to a swift conclusion.
• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include.
• Engaging with clients to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required. Where appropriate deliver training, and attend review meetings with clients, pulling together success stories and data stories. Updating clients on market and legal issues effecting subsidence exposure. Our clients send us hundreds of claims, so an awareness of the account management is beneficial.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications