Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer - Property Recoveries (Commercial Litigation)




Department: CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)




Employment Type: Permanent




Location: Remote - England and Wales




Description



We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a 0-4 year PQE Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join our Property Recoveries team on a permanent basis.



This is a claimant-focused role, working on property damage insurance recovery claims arising from a range of perils, including fire, flood, impact and escape of water.



The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a varied caseload ofpre-litigated andlitigated property recovery claims typically valued between GBP 10,000 and GBP 100,000, with opportunities to gain exposure to higher-value and more complex recoveries as experience develops.



DAC Beachcroft's Claims Solutions Group Property Team provides market-leading recovery solutions to Insurance Property Recovery Sectors. You will benefit from an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, technical knowledge and career within a supportive team and ambitious firm.




What you will do?

• Working within one of our Property Recoveries teams in a predominantly claimant-based role.


• Undertaking a range of property recovery work, including investigatory tasks across fast track and intermediate track claims.


• Investigating liability on a variety of recovery claims arising from perils such as escape of water, flooding, impact and fire damage.


• Managing your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated property recovery claims, including negotiating quantum and settlement of damages with third parties.


• Obtaining witness statements, liaising with relevant parties to obtain key documentation, drafting letters of claim, issuing proceedings, managing disclosure, instructing Counsel and experts, and progressing claims through to trial.


• Assisting on larger and more complex litigated matters where appropriate.


• Supporting marketing and business development activities within the team.


• Maintaining an awareness of the firm's core strategies and objectives, whilst handling confidential information in accordance with the firm's data security protocols.


• Ensuring full compliance with client and internal protocols relating to billing and credit control, and demonstrating strong financial management of your files.


• Achieving key performance measures, including a minimum annual target of 1,440 chargeable hours.

You will also have the opportunity to become involved in client-facing activities, networking, marketing and business development initiatives, helping to build both the business and your own professional profile.



This is an expanding and successful team, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and development.




Who you are

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with Litigation Rights, or substantial pre-qualification experience.


• An interest in developing expertise in insurance property damage recoveries and the underlying principles of contract and tort law.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.


• The ability to analyse factual evidence, identify key legal issues and apply sound legal reasoning.


• A professional, enthusiastic and proactive approach.


• Commercial awareness, resilience and confidence.


• A commitment to delivering excellent client service.


• 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://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/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!