Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer, Experienced Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft

Solicitor / Paralegal handling a mixture of EL and PL Casualty claims predominantly for corporate clients. Looking for candidates nationwide on a full time basis.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates significant experience in managing pre-litigated fast track EL and PL claims for corporate clients, with strong analytical, commercial, and client handling skills. Proficient in building relationships and delivering bespoke legal solutions while maintaining compliance with service level agreements.

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EL And PL Claims ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCommercial SkillsAnalytical SkillsIT Literacy

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Hard Skills

Pre-Litigated Claims HandlingLitigated Claims HandlingLegal AnalysisCommercial PerspectiveData ManagementPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsResilienceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSocial Media Marketing

Industry Keywords

Corporate InsuranceRisk ManagementCIR TeamClient TrainingMarketing Events

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DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working within the Corporate Insurance & Risk (CIR) team, your caseload will be made up of a mixture of EL and PL claims, predominantly for corporate clients
Provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to corporate clients in the management of injury cases
Be responsible for effectively and commercially handling a varied caseload of EL and PL work with an appropriate level of supervision
Act as a trusted advisor for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
Create value to clients, by identifying opportunities and delivering creative, bespoke legal solutions to support the challenges they face
Support marketing and business development activity within CIR (e.g. attending marketing events, delivering client training, clinics, meetings and entertainment activities)
Build an awareness of DAC Beachcroft's other services
Build effective internal and external networks
Maintain an awareness of the Firm's strategies and plans
Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols
Potential for supervision and management responsibilities in the future
Comply with internal and external service level agreements
Record timely and accurate management information
Meet individual performance measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience of dealing with pre-litigated fast track EL and PL claims is essential
Some experience in dealing with litigated EL and PL claims is preferable but not essential
Excellent relationship and client handling skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong and long lasting relationships
Experience in dealing with Corporate clients, including representing the business at in-person meetings and entertaining clients where necessary
Commercial skills – The ability to recognise and the drive to develop a legitimate commercial opportunity, with support
An ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues
Analytical skills – The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same
IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word
Prioritisation & Organisation skills – The ability to organise their own time, recognise what's a time pressure, what's important and when to ask for help
Resilience – The ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback
Knowledge of using social media – to effectively market the CIR brand and offering
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Benefits

Comp & perks

- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
- 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