Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Motor

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in their expanding Motor Injury team. This role offers you the chance to work with leading insurers and corporate clients on complex personal injury claims. You will be responsible for managing cases effectively, engaging with clients, and applying your technical expertise. Enjoy a well-rounded remuneration package that includes private medical insurance and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Social Events

Professional Funding Opportunities

ESG Activities Involvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive.
• Experience with Large Loss and/or Cat PI claims is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases proactively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist senior fee earners on complex and high-value cases.

Skills

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Client Handling Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Motor

Application Deadline: 22 May 2025

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Description

Our team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury.

The national Motor Injury team works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving complex and/or high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be a part of an expanding team.

What you will do?

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• To assist more senior fee earners and / or Partners on more complex and higher value cases
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• A qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive of 5 years + experience.
• Some previous experience of working or assisting on Large Loss and/or Cat PI claims
• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
• High standard of written and oral communication skills; team oriented and collegiate
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
• 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).