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Experienced Solicitor - Casualty Injury Large Loss

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Casualty Injury Large Loss team is looking to recruit an experienced solicitor to manage their own caseload of Defendant EL/PL personal injury claims.

What you will do?

You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients in the management of claims.
Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated and 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).
Support the Team Partners in delivering case clinics/surgeries/training to clients
Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.

Who you are

An experienced solicitor with previous experience employers' liability and public claims, particularly those with an interest in health and social care claims.
Proven communication skills at all levels
Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues as well as able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.

What's in it for you?

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/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!

Solicitor - Casualty Injury - Large Loss Team

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