Solicitor / Supervisor - EL/PL

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Solicitor/Supervisor for their Casualty Injury team in Newport. This role involves managing a team handling employers' and public liability claims, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal injury and strong people management skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical benefits

Income protection

Discounted gym memberships

Opportunities for career growth

Social events

Involvement in ESG activities

Qualifications

• Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with supervision experience.
• Experience handling EL/PL or personal injury cases.
• Strong compliance with SLAs and excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of Paralegals handling EL/PL cases.
• Conduct interim and performance reviews.
• Communicate with senior management and support team development.

Skills

People Management

Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Experience in Personal Injury

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Solicitor / Supervisor - EL/PL

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Description

Due to ongoing client wins and impressive growth, DAC Beachcroft's Casualty Injury team is seeking a Supervisor to join us.

Our team specializes in employers' liability and public liability claims, handling claims valued up to £100k, with supervisors and senior lawyers managing larger cases. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic, supportive environment with comprehensive training, managing a diverse range of EL/PL claims. You will develop technical expertise, improve time management skills, and expand your professional network.

At DAC Beachcroft, you'll be part of one of the leading law firms in the country, gaining hands-on experience and building relationships with key clients, including prominent names in insurance and corporate sectors. We offer flexible working arrangements—remote, in-office, or hybrid—and welcome applicants from across the UK, especially around Birmingham or South Wales.

What you will do?

Manage and supervise a small team of Paralegals handling volume litigated EL/PL cases, ensuring effective support and oversight. Responsibilities include:

• Technical supervision of claims
• Conducting interim and performance reviews
• Managing absence and wellbeing
• Communicating with senior management
• Motivating and engaging the team
• Supporting team development and career progression
• Monitoring financial performance and targets
• Ensuring files are managed proactively and deadlines met
• Overseeing legal work to meet client and firm needs
• Addressing emerging risks or compliance issues in collaboration with the Team Partner
• Allocating work effectively within the team
• Handling complaints and escalated issues appropriately

Additional responsibilities include:

• Acting as a point of contact for clients, supporting marketing and business development activities
• Managing a caseload of EL/PL claims
• Staying informed about the firm's strategies and plans
• Maintaining technical knowledge through training and reading
• Handling confidential information per data security protocols

Who you are

• A Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal, preferably with supervision experience, ideally in Personal Injury but open to other backgrounds
• Experience handling EL/PL, personal injury, or similar cases
• Strong compliance with SLAs, protocols, and KPIs
• Excellent people management skills
• Proficient in IT, especially Excel and Word
• Organized with good prioritization skills
• Analytical with critical thinking ability
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilient and receptive to feedback
• Quick learner with aptitude for acquiring new skills

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• Competitive benefits including private medical, income protection, discounted gym memberships, and more
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Social events—both in person and virtual
• Involvement in ESG activities

We value diversity and inclusion, aligning with our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative, Supportive). If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles!