Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working options

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team in Birmingham seeks an experienced lawyer or paralegal to manage EL/PL claims up to £100k, under supervision of senior lawyers. You will handle a varied caseload, liaise with clients, review instructions, and draft Witness Statements and Court documents.

The role offers training and ongoing support, with exposure to more complex matters, including negotiations and litigation. A practical, commercial approach and strong client handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced EL/PL claims practitioner, likely Intermediate or Multi Track.
• Proven communication skills at all levels and strong client handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated EL/PL claims.
• Screen matters and liaise with clients on receipt of instructions.
• Review instructions and advise on case prospects.
• Instruct experts and counsel and draft court documents.
• Maintain contact with clients and manage expectations.
• Meet financial and KPI targets, support training and mentoring.

Skills

EL/PL claims experience

Client relationship skills

Negotiation

Litigation support

Education

Qualified solicitor or CILEX equivalent

Job description

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

Location: Birmingham

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Description

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is seeking to appoint an experienced lawyer to join our market leading team that works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates, managing a caseload of EL/PL claims valued up to £100k.

This role is open to experienced paralegal's, Solicitors or Cilex Lawyers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well-respected team handling EL/PL claims on behalf of Defendants, valued up to £100k, with exposure to more complex matters under the guidance of experienced supervisors and senior lawyers. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you thrive in the role.

What you will do?

You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients in the management of claims. With the support of a supervisor and team manager you will be expected to:

• Be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated and 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.
• Meet individual performance measures (financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs).
• Support the Team Partners in delivering case clinics/surgeries/training to clients
• Support the Team supervisors in training and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Authorised lawyers will support the supervision of entry level paralegal colleagues
• Ensure that the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained.

Who you are

This role is suited to experienced EL/PL claims practitioners, particularly those likely to be allocated to the Intermediate or Multi Track.

• An experienced Paralegal or a qualified solicitor/CILEX equivalent with previous experience employers' liability and public claims
• Proven communication skills at all levels
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues as well as able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• 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://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). 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!

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: [e-mail] or [e-mail]