Paralegal - Casualty Injury

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a paralegal to join its Casualty Injury team in Newport or Birmingham. The role focuses on employers' liability and public liability claims, with training provided and opportunities to grow within a leading national law firm.

The successful candidate will support case progression, assist with litigated claims, and develop expertise in EL/PL matters while building client relationships and a professional network.

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years' experience in a similar paralegal role.
• Experience in EL/PL claims preferred but not required.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Progress claims proactively to conclusion.
• Support litigation process and handle litigated claims with guidance.
• Devise clear case strategies balancing firm and client interests.
• Ensure work meets client needs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other teams and build internal networks.
• Apply current law and training to each claim and read relevant publications.
• Engage with clients and assist business development while representing the firm.

Skills

EL/PL knowledge

Paralegal experience

Job description

Paralegal - Casualty Injury

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Description

Join Our Dynamic Casualty Injury Team!

The role is available from our Newport or Birmingham offices. Due to continued growth driven by strong client relationships and recent client wins,, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is on the lookout for a number of talented Paralegals.

Our Casualty Injury team focuses on employers' liability and public liability claims, with claims valued up to £100k. This is your chance to work within a dynamic and supportive team (with full and supportive training provided), handling a diverse range of EL/PL claims and making a real impact.

By joining our team, you will have the chance to develop your technical expertise in EL/PL personal injury claims, understand the litigation process, enhance your time management skills, and build valuable legal connections.

At DAC Beachcroft, you'll benefit from working at one of the leading law firms in the country. Not only will you gain hands-on experience, but you'll also have the opportunity to expand your professional network by building relationships with key clients (including leading names in the insurance industry and corporate businesses, many of whom are household names). This is your chance to grow and thrive in a supportive and prestigious environment

What you will do?

• Ensuring claims are progressed proactively and efficiently to conclusion
• Embracing the training provided and the support given to all new starters to assist in your legal development, the litigation process and with handling litigated claims more generally.
• With support where needed, devising clear case strategies, balancing the commercial interests of both the firm and the client.
• Ensuring work meets client needs, firm's commercial requirements, and quality standards
• Working collaboratively with other teams ensuring that you build your internal network of contacts.
• Applying current technical expertise and case law to each claim whilst also maintaining and developing technical knowledge through training sessions and reading relevant publications.
• Engaging with clients and support business development plans to maximize opportunities to meet and build rapport, always acting as an ambassador of the firm.

Who you are

• Paralegals with 0-1+ years' experience in a similar role, ideally with EL/PL experience. However, we are happy to consider candidates with alternative backgrounds such as Claimant, motor, disease, pre-litigated Defendant work, clinical negligence, profin etc.
• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload, meet conflicting demands and has a strong work ethic.
• Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service.
• Someone who is enthusiastic about joining a well-established and highly thought of Casualty Injury (EL/PL) team and who can see themselves building a future with DAC Beachcroft.
• Eager to collaborate and build lasting relationships with colleagues, becoming an integral part of a growing 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!