Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal - Disease

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Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Description

The CSG Disease team are looking to recruit a Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal to work in the Casualty Disease team. We are looking for an enthusiastic new team member who is looking to develop an ambitious career within a supportive team and growing firm. The Disease team consists of 35 colleagues who work all across the country, and we are happy to receive applications from candidates open to remote working as part of this role.

What you will do

• You will be working in a team that works exclusively on defended industrial disease claims.
• Your case load will be made up of industrial disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, and asbestos related conditions. You will also assist our more senior lawyers on more complex disease cases.
• You will work for a mixture of insurer clients and self‑insured companies which instruct us directly.
• You will undergo a full training programme at a level relevant to your experience.
• You shall 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.
• You will support marketing and business development activity within the team. This will include meeting clients, attending training sessions and marketing events.
• You will maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and where necessary exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.

Who you are

• A Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal ideally with experience or an interest in injury claims, although this is not essential.
• Be able to build good relationships within the team and also with our commercial/insurer clients.
• Have an awareness of management information, client driven KPI's and their importance to meeting client expectations would be preferable.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial (or pragmatic) perspective rather than an “academic” approach to legal issues.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Demonstrate 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.
• A well‑rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, among 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).

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in‑house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice