Paralegal - Property Insurance / Recoveries - 6 Month FTC

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their dynamic Property Damage team in Glasgow. This exciting role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload in both Pursuer and Defender work, providing valuable support in small claims litigation. With a strong focus on flexibility and work-life balance, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged. Employees can engage in inclusion initiatives and participate in diverse social events, making it a fulfilling workplace for those passionate about law and community involvement.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Opportunities for Growth and Progression

In-Person and Remote Social Events

ESG Activities Participation

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in Law or Paralegal qualification required.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary investigations and evidence gathering.
• Draft letters and reports to clients.
• Negotiate damages and legal expenses with third parties.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Understanding of Contract Law

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Paralegal Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management System

Job description

Paralegal - Property Insurance / Recoveries - 6 Month FTC

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

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Description

Due to continued growth, DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a paralegal for a commercial litigation role, this is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied caseload of both Pursuer and Defender work in the Sheriff Court (simple procedure and ordinary cause).

The role sits within our specialist property damage team in Glasgow, which comprises a Partner, Six Solicitors, Thirteen Paralegals and Seven Trainee Solicitors.

There are regular social and responsible business events organised for all lawyers at DAC Beachcroft to attend, not to mention the opportunity to get involved in our inclusion and diversity networks.

This role will be situated in Glasgow on a fixed term basis, where you will be asked to come into the office 5 times a week.

What you will do?

With an appropriate level of supervision general recoveries undertaking predominantly small claims litigation with task based work on simple procedure and ordinary cause claims.

• Task based activities on claims for solicitors, carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering.
• Drafting letters and reports to clients.
• Negotiating damages and legal expenses with third party loss adjusters, insurers and solicitors.
• Research tasks and analysis of documents in order to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients.
• Enforcement of judgements against third parties.
• Working on cases which are predominantly Pursuer in nature, but which may include managing a range of Defender claims.

Who you are

• Preferably have a minimum of a degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or Paralegal qualification.
• Be highly organised and a confident communicator with an outstanding eye for detail.
• Be interested in and preferably have a basic understanding of general contract and delict.
• Be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential.
• Be team orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement
• 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://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).