Solicitor - Travel & Tourism

DAC Beachcroft; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the City of Westminster seeks a qualified solicitor or legal executive with litigation experience. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of litigated claims, conducting negotiations and preparing essential documentation while adhering to service agreements. The firm offers a comprehensive remuneration package, opportunities for progression, and embraces a diverse workplace. Enjoy flexibility and support in a collaborative environment while contributing to impactful initiatives such as ESG activities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's relevant litigation experience and familiarity with case management.
• Commitment to learning and building specialist knowledge is essential.
• Cross-border experience is advantageous for solicitors/legal executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of litigated claims under service level agreements.
• Conduct negotiations and prepare detailed documentation for claims.
• Participate in business development and client training events as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong litigation skills

Effective communication

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

What you will do?

Proactively running a case load of small/fast/intermediary and/or multi-track litigated claims in strict adherence to the Service Level Agreement(s) entered into with the insurer client and assisting senior colleagues with more complex cases. Be responsible for managing all financial aspects of their caseload, to include billing in strict adherence to the Service Level Agreement(s) entered into with the insurer client, managing WIP, debt and resolving general accounting queries. Day to day responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following:

• Analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations, obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response, conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims, preparing detailed counter schedules, sound file management — to include consistent and accurate: billing; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information.

Participate in business development and client training events where necessary.

Who you are

EITHER a qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive (with litigation rights) or barrister with at least 1 year's relevant litigation experience, or a paralegal looking to start their career in a fast-growing and exciting area of law.

• For Solicitor/Legal Executive candidates: Ideally cross-border experience, if not cross-border, strong defendant litigation experience instead; Confident Multi-track experience; and Strong litigation skills.
• For all candidates: - Languages a bonus but not essential; - Committed to learning and building specialist knowledge; - 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). 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!