Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer - Motor Injury

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor to join our National Motor Injury team. The team deals with a variety of Motor injury claims from Pre litigation, MOJ, Infant Approvals, OIC, Small track. The team has a progressive approach and a market leading reputation for not simply tackling the claims themselves from a litigation perspective, but also for tracking and analysing behaviours and trends with a view to providing insurers with bespoke strategies and changing market behaviours. What you will do? Ensuring files are run pro-actively and effectively to conclusion, with appropriate SLA and deadlines met. Ensuring that lawyers carry out work effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm. Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications. You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols. Who you are A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with the ability to conduct litigation Have demonstrable experience of handling a caseload which includes personal injury, credit hire or similar case types. A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. Prioritisation & Organisation skills – A strong ability to organise their own time, identify priority tasks and know when to ask for help. Analytical skills – The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify what is not right/out of the ordinary. Commercial sense – The ability to know the principle or law but also know when is it worth pursuing it. Interpersonal skills – The ability to get on with a team, speak to a customer on the phone and meet a client. Resilience – The ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback. In addition the ability to be resilient and manage own caseload with competing demands of the team. Be a positive and approachable role model Aptitude to learn – The ability to retain knowledge and put into play new skills. Good oral and written communication skills 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://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/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!