Paralegal - Property Recoveries

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Glasgow is looking for multiple Paralegals to join their Property Recoveries team. The role involves supporting a diverse caseload of property insurance litigation and requires strong communication and organisational skills. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Law or related qualifications, and be able to collaborate well in a team. This position offers a flexible work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth, alongside a comprehensive remuneration package.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

In-person and remote social events

Qualifications

• Minimal degree in Law or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred but not essential.
• Basic understanding of general contract and delict is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with various property recoveries cases.
• Perform preliminary investigations and gather evidence.
• Draft letters and reports to clients.
• Negotiate damages and legal expenses.
• Conduct research and document analysis.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Paralegal/CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal - Property Recoveries

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Description

CSG @ DAC Beachcroft are looking for multiple Paralegals to join us in our Property Recoveries team (property damage claims).

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).

As a Paralegal in our Property Recoveries team, you will be based in our Glasgow office and expected to attend the office 5 days per week for the first 6 months.

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

What you will do?

With an appropriate level of supervision, you will be supporting the team with a varied property recoveries case load. Undertaking predominantly property insurance litigation, with task based work on simple procedure and ordinary cause claims.

Such as:

• 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

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;

• Preferably have a minimum of a degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or Paralegal/CILEX 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 claim settlements.
• 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).

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!