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DAC Beachcroft

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚖️ Legal

🛡️ Insurance

🏥 Healthcare

Legal • Insurance • Healthcare

DAC Beachcroft is an international commercial law firm and advisor with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. The firm employs over 3,000 people and operates across multiple regions worldwide, offering legal services including dispute resolution, regulatory advice, transactional and commercial work, and industry-specialist counsel. DAC Beachcroft positions itself as a market leader in the global insurance sector and provides multidisciplinary expertise for health and social care clients, while also advising on real estate, financial services and technology matters. The firm emphasizes innovative delivery, use of technology (including AI and digital solutions), and a client-focused, multi-jurisdictional approach.

📋 Description

• Provide legal representation to drivers who are under police investigation or facing prosecution for serious and fatal road traffic offences; • Handle indictable/either way and summary offence cases; • Provide advice and assistance at inquests related to fatal road traffic collisions; • Day to day responsibilities will include analysing and advising upon evidence, attending police interviews, briefing counsel, reporting to insurer clients, interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements; • Responsible for financial management of own caseload, to include regular billing; • Working to productivity and fee income targets, as well as client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols; • Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience; • Exercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files; • Build an awareness of the Firm's other services. Build effective internal and external networks; • Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans; • Maintain and develop technical knowledge and handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols.

🎯 Requirements

• Experienced and knowledgeable Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer - police station accredited and with at least 3 years’ experience gained in criminal litigation. • Experience in representing drivers charged with road traffic offences preferrable. • Previous experience in personal injury preferable though not essential. • Excellent communication skills and an ability to deal appropriately and sensitively with drivers involved in serious and fatal road traffic accidents. • Meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income. • Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems. • Willingness to work out of hours where required to attend police stations. • Ability to work to productivity and fee income targets, as well as client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and adherence to strict quality working standards; and Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with both senior and junior colleagues across different locations and practice groups is essential. • Must have full driving licence and be prepared to travel. • Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

🏖️ Benefits

• 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