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DAC Beachcroft LLP

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified solicitor (0-3 years PQE) with litigation experience, confident in negotiations, possess strong analytical skills, and show alignment with the firm's values.
  • You will manage litigated claims, attend court for advocacy, ensure client compliance, achieve fee targets, support marketing, and enhance your legal knowledge.

Requirements

  • A Practising Solicitor (0 – 3 years PQE) preferably with a strong litigation background.
  • Expertise in fraud is beneficial, but not essential.
  • Knowledge of motor and credit hire claims is beneficial.
  • Sound knowledge of the Litigious processes and procedures in N. Ireland
  • Confident negotiator and communicator.
  • First class investigation and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision but also a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving.
  • A commercial perspective on legal issues.
  • Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Responsibilities

  • Handling a caseload of predominantly litigated claims on both the County Court and High Court jurisdictions, with an appropriate level of supervision, potentially across a number of different clients. These claims will mainly consist of both Motor and Credit Hire Fraud motor and possibly casualty fraud. The cases will be a mixture of Delegated and Non-Delegated authority.
  • Attend all County Courts and the High Court either in person or remotely when necessary for advocacy purposes.
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
  • Ensuring full compliance with clients' SLAs and DAC Beachcroft's internal protocols.
  • Demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
  • Achieving annual fee targets and hitting 1440 chargeable hours per year (if full time).
  • Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client training.
  • Building an awareness of the Firm's other services, developing effective internal and external networks.
  • Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and meeting Solicitors Regulatory Authority CPD requirements, where necessary.
  • Prompt and accurate provision of MI.

FAQs

What is the role of the Solicitor in the Counter Fraud team?

The Solicitor will handle a caseload of predominantly litigated claims, attend court for advocacy purposes, act as a point of contact for clients, ensure compliance with service level agreements, and support marketing and business development activities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The candidate should be a Practising Solicitor with 0 to 3 years PQE and preferably have a strong litigation background. Expertise in fraud and knowledge of motor and credit hire claims is beneficial but not essential.

What kind of cases will the Solicitor be dealing with?

The Solicitor will primarily deal with Motor and Credit Hire Fraud claims, as well as possibly casualty fraud cases.

Is previous experience in fraud required?

No, expertise in fraud is beneficial but not essential for the position.

What are the expected working hours?

The Solicitor is expected to achieve 1440 chargeable hours per year if working full time.

Are there opportunities for professional growth?

Yes, the firm offers opportunities for growth and progression, including professional funding for further development.

What is the firm’s approach to work-life balance?

DAC Beachcroft emphasizes high levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance, promoting a supportive work environment.

How does DAC Beachcroft promote diversity and inclusion?

The firm is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply and celebrate individual differences.

What benefits are included in the remuneration package?

The remuneration package includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, discounted gym membership, and various other benefits.

Where is the Belfast Counter Fraud team located?

The Counter Fraud team is based in Belfast, but the firm has multiple offices across the UK and international locations.

Is there a requirement for attendance at court?

Yes, the Solicitor will be required to attend County Courts and the High Court either in person or remotely, as necessary for advocacy purposes.

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Broad-based commercial law firm delivering bespoke solutions, one client at a time.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1762
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DAC Beachcroft is a leading international legal business with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We partner with our clients to help them achieve sustainable growth and to defend their business and reputation. We do this by taking a tailored approach to providing commercial, transactional, claims, risk and advisory legal services. We are recognised leaders in Insurance, Health and Real Estate and draw on the knowledge, industry experience and commercial expertise of our outstanding 3,000 lawyers and support colleagues in these sectors and beyond. We are forward-thinking, flexible and easy to engage with and we're proud that our clients tell us regularly that we're great to work with. We know that our clients value advice that is innovative, practical and personal to them, and we pride ourselves on getting to the heart of their businesses. We measure our performance against their expectations and embrace change as a necessary stage in evolving and strengthening our relationships. The close working relationship we enjoy with our clients has not been built overnight but honed carefully over the last 250 years. This means today our clients can remain confident they have the very best legal expertise available.