Experienced Paralegal - Property Insurance

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Birmingham seeks experienced Paralegals for their Property Insurance team. The role involves managing claims, providing high-quality service, and working collaboratively with clients. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

In person and remote social events

Qualifications

• Looking for graduates or those with customer service/retail experience.
• Experience in a legal environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated or litigated work.
• Provide client advice on case prospects and negotiate claims.
• Maintain contact with clients while managing expectations.

Skills

Prioritisation and Organisation Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial sense

Resilience

Commitment and enthusiasm

Education

Graduate

Job description

Experienced Paralegal - Property Insurance

Department: CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Description

We 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. Depending on your level of experience you might be asked to come into the office 5 times a week before moving to a hybrid model of working upon successfully passing probation.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We 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).

Job Benefits

• 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).