Paralegal – Criminal Motor Defence

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

💼 Paralegal

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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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 police station representation to drivers under police investigation for serious and fatal road traffic offences • Attend Magistrates' Court and Crown Court with counsel to assist counsel and clients in criminal proceedings • Attend coroner's court with counsel in relation to inquests concerning fatal road traffic collisions • Analyse and advise on evidence • Attend police interviews • Brief counsel • Report to insurer clients • Interview witnesses and draft witness statements • Manage the finances of own caseload, including regular billing • Work to productivity, fee income and client KPI targets • Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols • Act as a client point of contact • Comply with firm billing and credit-control protocols • Build awareness of the firm's other services and develop internal and external networks • Maintain awareness of firm strategies and plans • Maintain and develop technical knowledge and handle confidential information according to data-security protocols

🎯 Requirements

• Experienced and knowledgeable lawyer • Police station accredited • At least 2 years’ experience gained in criminal litigation • Excellent communication skills and 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, client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and strict quality working standards • Team-oriented and collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with senior and junior colleagues across different locations and practice groups • Must have a full driving licence and be prepared to travel • Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive

🏖️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance • A well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership • 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 • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace culture