DAC BEACHCROFT SERVICES

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• job Introduction
• job Introduction We are looking for Paralegals to join our recoveries team in Birmingham and Bristol on a permanent basis
• job Introduction DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join the Claims Solutions Casualty Injury team
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• our Credit Hire and Repair team works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates
• the Employment and Pensions Group at DAC Beachcroft LLP is one of the largest teams in the UK
• the Vehicle Hire Fraud team is a specialised market leading team
• defending and investigating a range of fraudulent based claims including Motor Fraud, Credit Hire Fraud and EL/PL Fraud
• the Claims Solutions team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity
• DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join our Casualty Injury Team in Bristol
• the team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution
• our Triage team is key for direct client contact and preliminary assessment of claim prospects
• increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution
• the team deals with both pre-litigated and litigated technical claims
• consulting with clients, experts and policyholders
• currently the product has one Partner, one Legal Director and four Associates
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• it has a reputation for robustly defending Vehicle Hire Fraud claims of all types including artificial exaggeration, sharp practice, illegality etc
• instructing our intelligence team to conduct investigation when necessary
• there are in total 43 lawyers across a broad range of experience including Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Costs Lawyers and Paralegals
• our market leading motor injury teams work with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates
• our team will also deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution
• A recovery claim is challenged on a number of grounds including liability, causation and quantum
• our work has resulted in a number of outstanding successes for our clients
• independently managing matters requiring pre-litigation investigation with increasing responsibility for setting own tactics/strategy in conjunction with a supervisor
• as part of the small claim centre of excellence, you will progress your own cases through pre-action and litigation
• these claims will often include a general damages element, the claims are not limited to special damages
• there are also two receiving party recovery teams
• handle a case load of costs challenges where individual costs claims are up to £100,000 in value
• the team deals with injury claims of all values and complexities
• responding to ad hoc requests for information from clients, document preparation and research
• analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations
• running own caseload of limited instruction matters for NHS Resolution involving organising medical records, instructing experts and drafting short reports
• assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information
• interaction with the firm’s clients, providing a high level of client service at all times
• where appropriate, handling claims subject to supervision
• assist the team who run a varied case load of pre-litigation and litigated work
• attendance at Tribunals across the country may also be required, either in person, or remotely
• an opportunity has arisen for at least one paralegal role within the paying party section
• the team also has a proven recorded in paralegal progression
• legal research
• obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response
• running own caseload of pre-action medical malpractice matters
• obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements, conducting negotiation of claims
• job Introduction The Claims Solutions team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity
• job Introduction The CSG costs product currently deals with some 600 instructions a month dealing with a wide range of work types referred from all the different clusters within DAC Beachcroft LLP
• job Introduction The cross-border litigation team at DACB specialise in claims with an international element, ranging from domestic road traffic accidents involving foreign-registered vehicles, road traffic accidents overseas, claims against foreign hoteliers and their insurers, and international insurance disputes
• exercising full compliance with DAC Beachcroft policies, procedures and protocols
• carry out research tasks to a high standard, particularly in relation to technical legal and procedural issues
• progression can either be by technical development, building client relationships and/or progression to supervisor or managerial role
• there will also be opportunities to attend conferences and hearings with counsel
• letter drafting and correspondence with third parties
• conducting negotiation of claims
• you will have an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, knowledge and career in our Triage, Motor Recoveries and Property Recoveries teams
• the cross-border litigation team at DACB specialise in claims with an international element, ranging from domestic road traffic accidents involving foreign-registered vehicles, road traffic accidents overseas, claims against foreign hoteliers and their insurers, and international insurance disputes
• our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury
• the strategic aim of the department is to provide litigation costs expertise on demand across the broad range of work carried out throughout the business from low value injury claims to complex multi-million international commercial litigation
• due to the national success of the team we are looking to recruit to a number of positions within our motor injury team
• we are looking to strengthen our Clinical Risk team and currently we have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join us in our new Southampton office
• developing a high level of financial and case/file management
• assist fee-earners in the course of litigated proceedings, particularly with document handling, disclosure , case management hearings etc
• document and bundle preparation
• review and analysis of documents
• making an appropriate contribution to non-fee-earning activity e.g. knowledge sharing, training, client seminars and business development
• we also actively encourage and support professional funding for further qualification such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor
• the work is interesting and varied and we work with several different clients, however what they all have in common is that they value our specialist knowledge - so we are looking for someone that has high standards, good attention to detail, and a genuine interest in what can be a very technical area
• the team advises public, private and third sector employers on human resource issues from daily personnel matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, to strategic management issues such as collective redundancy programmes, industrial action, transfers of employees both within and outside the UK
• working within the Casualty Injury Team, your case load will comprise of claims against commercial clients, predominantly in the retail and care sector
• there is also a Scottish jurisdiction unit
• as well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package alongside real opportunities for growth and progression
• at DAC Beachcroft our international and UK teams of lawyers and advisors work with clients across a range of industry sectors and are market-leaders in the insurance, health and real estate industries
• this role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded individual to join a progressive and highly specialised team representing some of the UK’s leading healthcare providers
• adhering closely to client protocol and process, using our bespoke case management system
• this role is to work as part of the portfolio management team, which is a well-established national team of junior fee-earners who support our national Real Estate group
• the role offers the unique opportunity to handle your own case load and experience managing client relationships
• maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications

Requirements

• experience in Construction or Commercial Property is not essential but would be advantageous
• confident with an ability to build strong relationships with clients and third party contacts at all levels
• experience in Commercial Property is not essential but would be advantageous
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• adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
• be responsible for a varied caseload of litigated work with an appropriate level of supervision
• good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks within a time-scale
• highly organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively and manage conflicting priorities. Seek guidance and input where appropriate/needed
• be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-litigated work with an appropriate level of supervision

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• job Introduction
• the purpose of the role is to provide a high standard of secretarial support to Partners/Lawyers across the specified practice
• the Professional & Commercial Risk North team is located across 5 locations in the North
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• they also act for insurers and professional organisations when they are faced with the threat of a professional negligence claim
• the Professional & Commercial Risk teams located across 4 locations in the North
• the position will be based in our office in Birmingham and will primarily support a range of teams based in London
• you will also be required to provide support across the other practice groups as and when required
• they act on numerous high value and sensitive claims for clients
• some travel to London will be expected
• we are looking for a second secretary to join the existing support function
• provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to lawyers in the group and exceptional client service
• secretarial support
• effective prioritisation and ownership of tasks whilst managing a full workload
• we act for all the main Insurance companies and Insured professionals in the supply chain
• DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Bristol office
• DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experience Legal Secretary to join our Professional & Commercial Risk team on a full-time, permanent, hybrid basis out of our Leeds office
• who you’ll be working with DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join our secretarial teams working within the Claims Solutions group
• DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Professional & Commercial Risk team in Glasgow, on a full-time, permanent basis
• DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join and support our busy Clinical Risk team on a permanent basis. This role will be full-time and hybrid, based out of our Leeds office
• booking client and internal meetings, video and audio conferences
• our Commercial Dispute Resolution team within the Professional and Commercial Risk Department advises in-house legal teams and corporations on the full range of commercial disputes
• main Responsibilities
• the main purpose of this role is to provide an excellent standard of secretarial support to fee earners across the specified practice
• we deal with the full spectrum of Insurance work from Policy cover, recovery and strategic advice to Insurers
• working as part of a team, you will be required to provide an excellent standard of secretarial support to the Clinical Risk team
• proactively manage diaries
• client Relationship Management
• helping to set up new clients by getting Company reports, Creditsafe reports etc and completing New Client Administration Forms
• the Scottish P&CR team currently consists of 1 Partner and 4 fee earners but will grow to encompass a further 3 partners and 3 fee earners to bring the headcount of the P&CR team in Glasgow to 10 during October 2023
• accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, agreements and other documents
• accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, agreements and other documents, including from digital dictation
• open new files
• the Leeds P&CR team consists of 5 Partners, 3 Legal Directors and 8 fee earners and 2 paralegals supported by 3 secretaries
• working individually and as a team to act as a point of contact for lawyers and to ensure the effective completion of their work, as well as undertaking a variety of secretarial tasks
• the team is involved in litigation, pre-action negotiations and is experienced in the deployment of alternative dispute resolution techniques, including mediation and arbitration
• liaise and build relationships as appropriate with clients and their support staff
• the team provide expert legal advice to clients across an engaging mix of professional disciplines including Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, Directors and Officers, Cyber, Warranty and Indemnity, and Construction
• the team provides expert legal advice to clients across an engaging mix of professional disciplines including Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, Directors and Officers, Cyber, Warranty and Indemnity, and Construction
• administrative
• amending documents, proof reading and creating comparisons to highlight changes
• we are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, long term health condition or neurodiversity whose application meets the essential criteria for the role
• as a member of our team you will play an active part in the continued growth and success of the team in collaboration with the wider practice in the North, nationally and internationally
• we actively encourage colleagues to make use of our professional funding scheme to complete legal or business qualifications relevant to your role
• book client and internal meetings
• assist with departmental billing processes and look to develop ways of improving invoice delivery
• preparing and formatting correspondence and documents including from digital dictation alongside proofreading speech recognition dictation
• flexibility would be required to travel to the Edinburgh office on an ad hoc basis
• handle outgoing correspondence including electronic communications and encryption of documents using secure data transmission methods in line with client requirements
• if this applies to you and you feel you meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy as set out in this advert then please contact [email protected] in confidence, quoting the reference number for this vacancy in the subject box of your email, and a member of the Recruitment team will be in touch
• at DAC Beachcroft our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week
• providing a first class client-facing service, liaising positively with clients and their support staff over the phone, email and in person, and building relationships as appropriate
• preparing draft engagement letters
• inputting relevant information into the team's case management system
• providing a first class client-facing service, liaising positively with clients and their support staff over the phone/Teams, email and in person, and building relationships as appropriate
• prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation
• take ownership of billing and account queries and work with fee earners and support teams to resolve these
• answering/making telephone calls to include supporting with diversion of team calls
• manage/General knowledge of external Client's case management system including adding outgoing correspondence and associated documentation on behalf of fee earners
• opening and closing files
• preparing electronic document bundles for fee earners
• preparing document bundles for fee earners
• we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles
• this is a new role within the team, and the main purpose of this role is to provide an excellent standard of secretarial support to fee earners across the specified practice
• helping to set up new clients by getting Client identification documents, Company reports, Creditsafe reports etc and completing New Client Administration Forms
• answer and make telephone calls
• prepare and create client reports and documents for fee earners
• managing the case management system
• advising Accounts/IT of any change of address/telephone numbers/change of name of any external client so that databases are updated
• collate enclosures for outgoing correspondence, instructions to Counsel, experts etc using electronic bundling and encryption software
• filing, archiving, photocopying and scanning documents as and when required
• maintain spreadsheets and assist with monthly MI report completion
• first point of contact for their team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams
• 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
• ensure lawyers are updated in relation to deadlines for work
• responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring
• ensuring that client contact information is kept up to date on relevant systems
• provide billing, cash collection and accounts support to fee earners, including monthly invoice generation, monitoring work-in-progress and tracking paid/outstanding invoices
• answering/making telephone calls
• preparing documentation bundles and use of e-bundling software
• providing billing, cash collection and accounts support to fee earners, including monthly invoice generation, monitoring work-in-progress and tracking paid/outstanding invoices
• assist with the booking of travel arrangements
• any other duties as may be reasonably required for the performance of your role
• responsible for ensuring the creation and maintenance of data rooms and client information in accordance with case milestones
• manage the case management system
• effectively work with fee earners and secretarial team members
• assist in organising client events as and when required
• keeping case files organised and logical
• take ownership of debt collection where required on behalf of the team
• general knowledge of case management system including running ad hoc documents
• request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate
• file, archive, photocopy, scan and fax documents as and when required

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• job Introduction Our Credit Hire and Repair team works with over 40 insurance companies and self-insured corporates
• job Introduction The Motor Counter-Fraud Team is a multiple award-winning team
• the team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution
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• the team also provides pre-emptive advice on these issues whilst also assisting clients formulate their own strategies
• increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution
• this is a great opportunity for an experienced Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to develop their career
• the team deals with claims from small track to multi track including fraudulent claims
• our team will also deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution
• job Introduction The Claims Solutions Group advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity
• our national team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry, the health and social care sector, and household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, to include catastrophic injury, motor, casualty, disease, product and health and safety
• it has a reputation for not only defending the claims themselves , but also for proactively tackling those organisations and professional enablers behind the claims, particularly for organised fraud
• the team adopts a collaborative approach where both reactive and proactive investigation is promoted, working hand in hand with our clients and agencies such as IFED and the new Regional Fraud teams
• independently and effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion with appropriate supervision
• these claims will all be motor, and will have concerns on them for reasons of fraud
• the cases will be a mixture of Delegated and Non-Delegated authority
• acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
• we actively encourage colleagues to make use of our professional funding scheme to complete legal or business qualifications relevant to your role
• to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of litigated vehicle hire and damage cases
• ensuring full compliance with clients' SLAs and DAC Beachcroft's internal protocols
• at DAC Beachcroft our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week
• be responsible for a varied caseload of litigated work with an appropriate level of supervision
• demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own files
• we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles
• engaging with clients to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
• the role is to work in the Casualty Injury team handling predominantly casualty work, both litigated and pre-litigated What’s in it for you? As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package alongside real opportunities for growth and progression
• you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! What you will do
• what’s in it for you? As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package alongside real opportunities for growth and progression
• achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year
• 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
• 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
• comply with internal and external service level agreements
• supporting marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client training
• maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Requirements

• adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
• achievement of agreed financial targets
• prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
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• prompt and accurate provision of MI
• contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
• there is also the possibility of getting exposure to high value cases by assisting the partner in the team
• A Solicitor/ Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with around 2 years litigation experience
• good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
• 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
• an ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues. High standard of written and oral communication skills

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• job Introduction
• we are proud to act for household names and to work with major UK retailers
• we are a team of over 60 working across two locations in Newport, South Wales and Leeds
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• we are committed to delivering a high quality claims handling service to our clients
• we value team work, professionalism, and integrity
• job Introduction Due to the recent success of the team we are looking to recruit to a Claims Handler into our Retail & Consumer team on a permanent basis
• job Introduction Who you’ll be working with Our CIR Retail & Consumer teams are a lawyer led claims handling service working with a range of corporate and insurer clients
• due to the recent success of the team we are looking to recruit to a Claims Handler into our Retail & Consumer team on a permanent basis
• our specialism is working with in the retail and consumer sector; handling claims arising from the operation of motor fleets as well as the casualty claims arising from retail operations
• successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive training program to give you the knowledge to succeed
• progression can either be by technical development, building client relationships and/or progression to a supervisor or managerial role
• due to the recent success of the team we are looking to recruit a number of positions within our Retail & Consumer team on a full time permanent basis
• you do not have to have prior experience as a Claims Handler or a legal qualification in order to apply although great customer service skills are essential
• given the size of the team and number of clients we work with, there is a real opportunity for growth and development
• comply with internal and external service level agreements, including handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
• conduct review of new cases, completing case checklist to identify coverage issues
• resolve claims through negotiation of settlement, rebuttal of claim and/or declining of cover
• ensure that case management system and hard copy files are updated with diary dates as required by the case
• handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• job Introduction
• the team's language capability extends to 5 languages at present, and it would like to increase that capability
• training, supervision and guidance will be provided by our multinational team
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• engage with and follow our Procurement process
• undertake remote or onsite supplier audits as and when required by the business in line with its supplier risk rating
• DACB’s Practice Governance & Risk team is currently looking for a recent graduate to join us as an International Compliance Officer with language skills
• liaise with internal colleagues and external supplier contacts
• ensure that internal systems are updated
• regularly report and keep colleagues updated
• this role is an exciting opportunity for a bilingual/multilingual graduate with an interest to gain experience in the above mentioned areas. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and adaptability to different cultures
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• assisting our international offices with new client acceptance in accordance with our Anti-Money Laundering/Financial Crime policies
• make recommendations for improvements
• review, consider, advise and seek to resolve areas of risk and compliance arising out of the supplier due diligence or reverification process
• although the role sits within the Leeds office, DACB now operates its Flex-Forward way of working, which means the successful candidate will agree with their line manager an appropriate split of time between office and home based working
• the Ideal Candidate
• working hours: 35 hours a week
• A recent graduate with an interest to develop their risk and compliance expertise in the above
• we are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, long term health condition or neurodiversity whose application meets the essential criteria for the role
• if this applies to you and you feel you meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy as set out in this advert then please contact [email protected] in confidence, quoting the reference number for this vacancy in the subject box of your email, and a member of the Recruitment team will be in touch
• assisting PG&R with the development and update of the international framework of policies
• ensuring that data protection and information security compliance is implemented into all new systems, policies and procedures
• the role is to provide support and assistance to colleagues in our international offices as well as to our PG&R International team with a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: financial crime, anti-money laundering, new client acceptance, horizon scanning, data protection, information security, supplier on-boarding, and risk management
• ability to analyse information and provide potential solutions in a concise way
• assisting PG&R with the development and upkeep of the international framework of policies
• carrying out Horizon Scanning, maintaining awareness of regulatory/compliance changes, developing knowledge of financial crime requirements, and helping to implement the processes to incorporate the necessary updates
• assisting the international offices Company Secretaries with filing or regulatory obligations as required from time to time
• responding to queries from the business
• assisting with regulatory reporting requirements, research and other administrative tasks to support the team
• good attention to detail and strong administration is essential
• reporting to the Finance Compliance Manager, you will join a team of officers who undertake a variety of tasks including: internal auditing on financial transactions; helping to manage client balances via an in house built tool; reporting on client balances; monitoring and recording breaches of Solicitors Accounts rules; Communicating with other parts of the business on compliance queries and helping to ensure certain actions are met; working with external auditors to provide the necessary information for Solicitors Accounts Rules audits
• assisting PG&R, and all offices' Money Laundering Reporting Officers/deputies, and Data Protection Officers as required from time to time
• assisting with the preparation of management information to report on compliance; and
• horizon scanning for legislative and regulatory changes that may affect our business
• review of new client acceptance forms, ensuring that the information is compliant with business policy and procedures
• assisting the MLRO/deputy MLROs as required

Requirements

• confident decision-maker

Current offers for the position: