Paralegal - Insurance Litigation (Vehicle Hire and Damage)

DAC Beachcroft Dublin; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newport is seeking Paralegals to join its market-leading CSG team. This permanent role requires managing a varied caseload and providing high-quality client service. Ideal candidates are graduates or those with legal experience, enthusiastic to learn and grow. The firm offers flexible working arrangements post-probation and a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance. Opportunities for professional progression and involvement in ESG activities are also available.

Benefits

Flexibility and great work-life balance

Comprehensive remuneration package

Growth and progression opportunities

Remote social events

Participation in ESG activities

Qualifications

• Graduates or those with customer service/retail experience.
• Experience in a legal environment is preferred.
• Team players with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide a timely, professional service to clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated or litigated work.
• Screen matters for prospects and liaise with clients.
• Review instructions and provide client advice.
• Resolve claims through negotiation and litigation.
• Instruct experts, draft Witness Statements and Court documents.
• Maintain contact with clients and manage expectations.

Skills

Prioritisation and Organisation Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial sense

Resilience

Commitment and enthusiasm

Job description

Department

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

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Newport

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 Newport on a permanent basis.

You will be required to attend the Newport office 5 days a week during your probation. You will be able to discuss a hybrid arrangement with your manager once you have passed probation.

We are holding an Assessment Centre on Tuesday 2nd December, which successful candidates will be invited to attend for the afternoon.

Who's the team?

Our Vehicle Hire and Damage team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution. We also provide pre‑emptive advice on these issues whilst also assisting clients formulate their own strategies. Our claims vary from small track to multi track including fraudulent claims. We deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution.

Whichever team you join, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge and career with us in CSG.

Key Responsibilities

You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high‑quality service to our clients in the management of claims.

As a Paralegal, 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are happy to hear from graduates and those with customer service/retail experience who are team players and have the passion for learning. We'd also like to hear from Paralegals (or legal assistants) 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.-li>
• 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://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).