Paralegal – Property Recoveries

4 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom DAC Beachcroft Full time

Job Introduction

Due to continued growth, DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a paralegal for a commercial litigation role, this is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied caseload of both Pursuer and Defender work in the Sheriff Court (simple procedure and ordinary cause). The majority of the team are based in the Glasgow area however being Glasgow based is not a requirement.The role sits within our specialist property damage team in Glasgow, which comprises a Partner, Six Solicitors, Thirteen Paralegals and Seven Trainee Solicitors. There are regular social and responsible business events organised for all lawyers at DAC Beachcroft to attend, not to mention the opportunity to get involved in our inclusion and diversity networks. What’s in it for you? 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 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 What you will do  With an appropriate level of supervision general recoveries undertaking predominantly small claims litigation with task based work on simple procedure and ordinary cause claims. Task based activities on claims for solicitors, carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering. Drafting letters and reports to clients. Negotiating damages and legal expenses with third party loss adjusters, insurers and solicitors. Research tasks and analysis of documents in order to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients. Enforcement of judgements against third parties. Working on cases which are predominantly Pursuer in nature, but which may include managing a range of Defender claims.  Who you are  Preferably have a minimum of a degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or Paralegal qualification. Be highly organised and a confident communicator with an outstanding eye for detail. Be interested in and preferably have a basic understanding of general contract and delict. Be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential. Be team orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive). About DAC Beachcroft We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Malaysia, Brazil, Peru, Central America, the USA, Australia and Germany.
 We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for the UK’s top-ten insurers, we are market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise the UK’s top-12 housebuilders.We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 141 practice area rankings across Chambers UK 2023 and The Legal 500 2023 and over 230 individual lawyers ranked in the two guides. Our successes have been recognised by the legal industry and the markets in which we operate. Our most recent accolades include being named the top winner at the 2022 Legal Innovation Awards with two awards, bringing home two National Insurance Awards in 2023 for ‘Insurance Law’ and ‘Innovative Product’, winning ‘Legal Adviser of the Year – Public’ at both the 2021 and 2022 HealthInvestor Awards and ‘Legal Adviser of the Year – Private’ at the 2021 awards, and being named ‘Arbitration Team of the Year’ at the 2022 British Legal Awards. Regionally in the UK, we were named ‘Law Firm of the Year – Large’ in the 2022 Yorkshire Legal Awards and ‘Innovators of the Year’ at the 2022 Bristol Law Society Awards. Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit . What you need to know about applying At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

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