Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer/Experienced Paralegal - Complex Injury

DAC Beachcroft; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flex Forward flexible working

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Leeds invites applications from qualified lawyers and experienced paralegals to join our national Catastrophic and Complex Injury Team. This role provides exposure to high-value cases and opportunities to develop under experts led by Liz Jones.

Applicants should have experience in Personal Injury, EL/PL or complex injury claims, with strong client handling and negotiation skills. Flexible working options are available through our Flex Forward scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience on Personal Injury, EL/PL or Catastrophic and Complex Injury claims.
• Strong compliance with firm protocols and procedures.
• Excellent client handling and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to balance client and firm interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior fee earners and Partners on high-value multi-million-pound claims.
• Devising a clear case strategy and managing workflow to meet client and firm needs.
• Ensure billing, WIP and MI provision meet targets and standards.
• Engage with clients to maximize opportunities and support business development.

Job description

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

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

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

Location: Leeds

Description

We are delighted to be able to invite applications from qualified lawyers (both Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives) and Experienced Paralegals wanting to join our national Catastrophic and Complex Injury Team. Our industry leading team led by Liz Jones is made up of 30 partners and 81 lawyers spread across the United Kingdom. This role will provide a fantastic opportunity to develop both your skill set and careers alongside experts in this area.

Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, provide effective claims solutions for cases of the utmost severity and complexity, be they traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, amputation or high value fatal accident claims, allowing our lawyers to build strategic partnerships. Whether the instruction is for pre-emptive advice/investigations or upon litigation our aim to provide a clear strategy from the outset.

What you will do?

• Assist senior fee earners on complex and higher value cases and Partners on multi-million-pound claims
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
  • Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
  • Achievement of agreed financial targets
  • Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
  • Prompt and accurate provision of MI
  • Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
  • Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to your supervisor in the first instance
  • 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
  • Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
  • Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• Previous experience of working or assisting on either Personal Injury, EL/PL or Catastrophic and Complex Injury claims, or a keen interest in this area of law
• A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
• Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.
• Confident negotiation skills
• The ability to be team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activities

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.