Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal – Vehicle Hire and Damage

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

Location: Birmingham (also Newport office; remote work possible with monthly onsite requirement)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Associate

Job Overview

Our Credit Hire and Repair team works with over 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates. We handle all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, offering end‑to‑end solutions and pre‑emptive advice. This role presents an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to develop their career while managing litigated vehicle hire and damage cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, professional and high‑quality service to clients in the management of litigated vehicle hire and damage cases.
• Manage a varied caseload of litigated work with appropriate supervision.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Comply with internal and external service level agreements.
• Record timely and accurate management information.
• Meet individual performance measures.
• Support marketing and business development activities within the team (attending marketing events, client training, clinics, shadowing days).

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience handling litigated motor claims and managing own caseload; experience in credit hire is essential.
• Prioritisation & organisation skills – ability to organise own time, recognise time pressures and ask for help when needed.
• Good interpersonal skills to liaise with customers, clients and colleagues and work as a team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills – ability to critically review factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply them.
• IT skills – IT literacy with good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Commercial awareness – ability to run a case within given fee structures.
• Resilience – ability to stand ground in telephone negotiations and accept feedback.
• Aptitude to learn – ability to acquire new skills and retain knowledge.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive).

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work‑life balance.
• Well‑rounded remuneration package (private medical insurance, income protection, discounted gym membership and other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression with professional funding.
• In‑person and remote social events.
• Opportunities to engage in ESG activities.
• Flex Forward scheme for flexible working.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, aligning closely with our cultural principles. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience does not meet every qualification.

Recruitment Agency Note

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in‑house recruitment teams. Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com.