Remote Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer – Property Recoveries

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible remote working

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (0-4 years PQE) to join our market-leading Property Recoveries Team on a permanent basis. This claimant-focused role handles high-value insurance recovery claims for major insurers across a range of property damage perils.

You will manage a multi-track caseload, draft pleadings, gather evidence, liaise with clients and experts, and progress cases to settlement or trial while supporting business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years PQE for Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.
• Interest in insurance property damage law and basic contract/tort principles.
• Strong communication with clients and intermediaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage own multi-track recovery claims from investigation through settlement or trial.
• Investigate liability across property damage incidents (fire, flood, etc.).
• Analyze liability, causation and quantum with expert evidence.
• Obtain witness statements and key documents; liaise with insureds, brokers and experts.
• Draft pre-action letters, pleadings and court documents.
• Progress claims through litigation, including disclosure and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and maximise recoveries for insurer clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Counsel and clients; contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Analytical skills

Billing & WIP management

Tools

Legal research tools

Case management software

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (0-4 years PQE) to join our market-leading Property Recoveries Team on a permanent basis. This claimant-focused role handles high-value insurance recovery claims for major insurers across a range of property damage perils.

You will manage a multi-track caseload, draft pleadings, gather evidence, liaise with clients and experts, and progress cases to settlement or trial while supporting business development and client relationships.