NQ Solicitor - Casualty Injury

DAC Beachcroft; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding

ESG activities

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Newport is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the Casualty Injury team. You will work on EL/PL claims for insurers and self-insured corporates, with hands-on experience under supervision to build confidence and commercial acumen.

You will receive full training, support and development to grow your technical skills and career, while contributing to client service standards and team knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor, or due to qualify shortly.
• Interest in developing a career within employers’ liability and public liability claims.
• Previous exposure to personal injury, civil litigation or insurance work would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of EL/PL matters with appropriate supervision.
• Screen new matters and liaise with clients on instructions.
• Review evidence and provide clear, commercial advice to clients.
• Develop experience resolving claims through negotiation and litigation.
• Instruct experts/counsel and assist with witness statements and Court documents.
• Maintain regular client contact and manage expectations.
• Contribute to team training and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure brand and standards are maintained.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Newly qualified or due to qualify soon

Job description

NQ Solicitor - Casualty Injury

Application Deadline: 18 December 2026

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Description

Newly Qualified Solicitor – Casualty Injury

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Casualty Injury team is seeking to appoint a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our market-leading team, working with over 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates and handling a broad range of employers’ liability and public liability claims.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor looking to build their career within defendant casualty litigation. You will gain hands‑on experience managing EL/PL claims, with exposure to more complex matters as your experience develops.

You will work closely with experienced supervisors and senior lawyers, with full training, support and development provided to help you grow in confidence and build your technical and commercial skills.

What you will do?

You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients. With the support of a supervisor and team manager, you will be expected to:

• Manage a varied caseload of pre‑litigated and litigated EL/PL matters, with appropriate supervision.
• Screen new matters for prospects and liaise with clients upon receipt of instructions.
• Review evidence and instructions and provide clear, commercial advice to clients.
• Develop your experience of resolving claims through negotiation and litigation within client service standards.
• Instruct experts and counsel and assist with drafting witness statements and other Court documents.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and their customers, proactively managing expectations.
• Develop strong client relationships and an understanding of our clients’ commercial priorities.
• Work towards individual performance measures, including financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs.
• Take an active role in team training, knowledge sharing and development.
• Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.

Who you are

This role would suit a Newly Qualified Solicitor who is keen to develop a career within defendant Casualty Injury work.

We are happy to consider candidates who have gained relevant experience during their training contract or previous legal roles, including those with claimant, defendant, insurance or in‑house experience.

• A Newly Qualified Solicitor, or due to qualify shortly.
• An interest in developing a career within employers’ liability and public liability claims.
• Previous exposure to personal injury, civil litigation or insurance work would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commercial and practical approach to legal issues.
• A willingness to learn and develop with support from experienced colleagues.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach.
• Team‑orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.
• 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 - 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!