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Solicitor / Legal Executive / Paralegal

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DAC Beachcroft LLP
Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham
Job term
Permanent
Job hours
Full time

Job Title: Solicitor / Legal Executive / Paralegal

Practice Area: Property Risk Solutions (PRS)

Location: Birmingham

Job Reference: 3153

Overview of Practice Area/Background

With over 2,000 people, DAC Beachcroft combines one of the most comprehensive UK legal networks with coverage across Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific.

We provide a full service claims, transactional, commercial, risk and advisory capability. We work with clients in a select range of industry sectors and are market leaders in health, insurance and real estate.

We are agile, progressive and easy to engage with. Our flexible approach to resourcing enables us to apply the right mix of legal, commercial and process skills to deliver the right outcome at the right price, depending on our clients’ individual needs.

The PRS team provides solutions to the Insurance Property Damage sector and Costs Services. The PRS team in Birmingham and Bristol PRS has 4 Partners, 8 Associates, 36 Solicitors, 4 Legal Executives and 57 paralegals who provides expert and practical advice over a range of areas:

Public liability / property damage claims
Professional indemnity claims - defending Architects, Surveyors, Engineers etc
Property subsidence , property recovery, policy coverage advice/fraud
Motor recovery
Costs

Core Responsibilities

This role is within the Large Loss Property Damage Team based in Birmingham. The Large Loss team is one of the specialisms within the Property Recovery Service Group (PRS) which is based in both Birmingham and Bristol.

The team is expanding in all areas and now seeks a 0-3 year PQE solicitor or barrister to work on matters including:-

• Property damage recoveries (Claimant work) typically over £150,000 in value and covering a range of perils including fire, flood and escape of water.
• Public liability matters relating to property damage (Defendant work) of any value; and
• Policy coverage and fraud (advisory and Defendant work) on property damage and liability matters again of any value

The candidate will have the opportunity to become involved in marketing and client facing activities in order to build the business and his or her career. This is an expanding business with good opportunities for career progression.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a successful track record in the following areas:

• Acting for a number of large commercial / insurer clients in fast and multi-track property litigation disputes. Ideally this experience would demonstrate a mixture of Claimant and Defendant (i.e. recovery and liability) disputes, also with some coverage and indemnity experience.
• Handling a varied workload in accordance with insurer client protocols and with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Ability to exercise full compliance with Client and internal protocols for billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
• Ability to meet and exceed minimum budgeted annual target of 1440 chargeable hours per year.
• Excellent client care skills
• Commitment to personal and technical development with a view to the delivery of commercially focused legal services to our clients.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities within the team.
• Building effective internal and external networks in order to maximise cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
• Handling confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols

Key Skills

We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive with at least 6 months of relevant litigation experience. Commercially and financially astute and technically excellent with a flair for accurately analysing complex claims.

The successful candidate will be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues within the team's supervisory structure. With a team oriented, collegiate approach and a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. You must be flexible, innovative and open to efficient working methods as well as IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Application Details

DAC Beachcroft is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. We also welcome direct applications. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please send your CV to us. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

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Solicitor / Legal Executive / Claims Professional (3189)

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DAC Beachcroft LLP
Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham
Job term
Permanent
Job hours
Full time

DAC Beachcroft is a leading international legal business with more than 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We provide a full service claims, transactional, commercial, risk and advisory capability. We work with clients in a select range of industry sectors and are market leaders in health, insurance and real estate.
We are agile, progressive and easy to engage with. Our flexible approach to resourcing enables us to apply the right mix of legal, commercial and process skills to deliver the right outcome at the right price, depending on our clients’ individual needs. We pride ourselves on measuring our performance against our clients’ expectations.
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2012, recognised 121 of our partners and professionals as leading lawyers and we hold with 84 rankings in 34 separate practice areas, 20 of which are number one rankings.

In 2009 we achieved certification under ISO9001, the quality assurance standard and in 2011 we were awarded ISO27001 certification for our information security procedures. We are the largest law firm in the country to obtain a Gold Investors in People award. The firm is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate through charitable giving, pro bono work and via structured programmes including those operated by Business in the Community and The Prince's Trust.

For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com.

Our Claims Solutions Group advises insurers, self insured and corporate clients in their defence of claims relating to fatal accidents, catastrophic injuries, rehabilitation, employer liability, product liability, sports injuries, aviation injuries, occupational stress, repetitive strain, occupational cancers, new diseases, noise- induced hearing loss, safety, health and environment and severe road traffic accidents. Services cover both high value specialist claims and smaller, less complex ones. In addition to this, the team provides advice on fraudulent claims and coverage disputes.


Core Responsibilities

•Acting as a first point of contact for designated clients.
•Resolving general accounting matters / issuing bills.
•Building relationships with client contacts at all levels (due to the nature of the work, contacts range from in house legal teams to production departments, human resources teams, line managers etc)
•Day to day responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following:-
Court Hearings and advocacy (where appropriate), analysis of evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations, obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response, conducting (telephone) negotiation of claims and costs, preparing detailed counter schedules, sound file management – to include consistent and accurate: billing; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information.
•Participating in marketing and client training events where necessary
•Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols



Key Skills
•One to Three years experience of dealing with Employers Liability / Public Liability claims, both pre-litigation and litigated is essential
•Experience of working in a target driven commercial / KPI & MI focussed environment would also be an advantage.
•Excellent commercial awareness and an interest in broader business issues.
•This individual will be expected to be able to identify market trends, to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view things from a business perspective.
•Flexible with an ability to adapt to rapid change, both internally and in the context of clients' businesses.
•Team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving, particular in the case of multi-site clients which are supported across the team.




Application Details

DAC Beachcroft is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. We also welcome direct applications. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please send your CV to us. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

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Real Estate Solicitor (NQ+ PQE)

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Hudson
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From £36,000 to £50,000 per year
Location
Birmingham
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Multi-national law firm with offices across the UK is aiming to recruit a bright and enthusiastic Real Estate Solicitor to work as part of the wider Group. You will have strong academics and will be able to point to excellent training in this discipline.

With an excellent array of clients covering a multitude of sectors, this practice offers a great chance to further your career and develop your personal skills while working alongside some of the industry's best.

Positions in this Group include: Development, Regeneration, Housing and Property Finance.

Applicants seeking a move into the Top Tiers are of interest, as well as those looking to move laterally.

Market leading salaries on offer; commensurate with experience.

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Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide.

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Private Client Locum

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eNL
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West Midlands
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Contract
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Full time

JOB TITLE: Private Client Locum
PQE REQUIRED: 10+
LOCATION: West Midlands (Commutable from Birmingham, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire)
SALARY: £Market rate

THE ROLE:
A niche private client firm in the West Midlands area has a requirement for an experienced solicitor to join their team on an interim basis. Working 1 day per week, the successful candidate will be handling a varied caseload of private client matters, supporting the senior partner. It is anticipated that this arrangement will be flexible (i.e. days may be reduced or increased depending on workload) and will be on an ongoing basis. With a minimum of ten years PQE gained within complex probate and trust work, you will have the ability to work independently and to manage your own caseload.

Contact Details:
If you would like further information or would be interested to apply for this vacancy please contact Ronelle Mendez at eNL on [contact details removed] or email [contact details removed] . As part of our candidate care process we aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please go to [contact details removed] to register your interest for similar positions.

eNL follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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Property/Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

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eNL
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Herefordshire
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JOB TITLE: Property/Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
REQUIRED: 4+
LOCATION: Hereford (Commutable from Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, Ross-on-Wye, Gloucester, Shropshire)
SALARY: £30,000 - £45,000

THE ROLE:
A legal executive or qualified solicitor is required by this progressive practice to handle a mixed caseload of residential property and private client matters. Managing a caseload from instruction through to completion you will be offered an interesting and varied client base. The firm are looking for someone to assist in providing expert and practical advice to individuals in relation to all aspects of residential property and private client law.

THE CANDIDATE:
Results-driven and diligent individuals are required to undertake an existing caseload of residential property and private client matters including sales and purchases, equity releases, transfer of equity, repossession, wills, probate and trusts work. Applicants will have a minimum of 5 years experience in advising on all aspects of residential property. You must be driven and ambitious and keen to develop your career within this area of law. Ideal candidates will be a strong team player and possess the capability to develop strong relationships with colleagues.

THE FIRM:
Unique role within a forward thinking and modern practice in Hereford. You will be rewarded with strong partner access and training, a good remuneration package, and excellent career progression opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within an established and innovative national law firm and department.

Contact Details:
If you would like further information or would be interested to apply for this vacancy please contact Rebecca Lawrence at eNL on [contact details removed] or email [contact details removed] . As part of our candidate care process we aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please go to [contact details removed] to register your interest for similar positions.

eNL follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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Social Housing Solicitor - West Midlands

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Grist Legal Recruitment
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Location
Birmingham
Job term
Permanent
Job hours
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An experienced solicitor is required to join a private practice to manage a caseload of contentious social housing litigation matters such as ASBO`s, nuisance, dilapidation, disrepair, possession proceedings etc. The position will require you to contribute to marketing and business development clients will include housing association, local authority as well as private landlord and property owners. A minimum 3 years` PQE. Salary and package dependent upon experience.

All applications will be reviewed within the next working day by our consultants and successful applicants will be contacted at the earliest opportunity.

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Self Employed Consultants / Solicitors

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JOB TITLE: Self Employed Consultants / Solicitors
PQE REQUIRED: 3+
LOCATION: West Midlands, South West
SALARY: £30,000-£60,000

THE ROLE:
Self Employed Consultants, West Midlands – Are you frustrated with limitations of working for someone else? This is a fantastic chance to join a vibrant firm as a self-employed consultant, offering a generous fee-sharing package as well as rewarding you for referrals and higher billings.

THE CANDIDATE:
With a minimum of 3 years of experience within one of a variety of disciplines, including private client, residential conveyancing, family law or commercial property, you will have an established client base and will be confident in your billing capabilities

THE FIRM:
The role does not attract a basic salary so will only suit candidates with a strong client following. In return the firm offers secretarial support, the use of their offices and the ability to work from home. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, hard working solicitor to enjoy unlimited earning potential with the ability to control their own work/life balance.

Contact Details:
If you would like further information or would be interested to apply for this vacancy please contact Ronelle Mendez at eNL on [contact details removed] or email [contact details removed] . As part of our candidate care process we aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please go to [contact details removed] to register your interest for similar positions.

eNL follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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Private Client Lawyer

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Bewley Recruitment Limited
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This highly-regarded and established firm based in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to their market-leading private client department. You will have from 5+ Years’ PQE and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and expertise in dealing with complex private client caseloads, including wills, probate, tax, and trusts matters.

You will have good solid academics and be able to work effectively as a private client lawyer as part of the private client team.

The firm is offering a very competitive salary and package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities.

The PQE above is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

For an informal discussion regarding this job and many more legal vacancies please contact Nadim Baig at Bewley Legal Recruitment Agency or send your CV to Nadim at Bewley Legal Recruitment.

Key Words: Private Client, Wills, Probate, Tax, Trusts, West Midlands, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive.

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Commercial Property Lawyer

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Bewley Recruitment Limited
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Birmingham
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This highly-regarded and established firm based in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to their market-leading commercial property department. You will have 2-4 Years’ PQE and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and expertise in dealing with complex commercial property caseloads. Experience of residential property matters would be advantageous.

You will have good solid academics and be able to work effectively as a commercial property lawyer as part of the commercial property team.

The firm is offering a very competitive salary and package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities.

The PQE above is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

For an informal discussion regarding this job and many more legal vacancies please contact Nadim Baig at Bewley Legal Recruitment Agency or send your CV to Nadim at Bewley Legal Recruitment.

Key Words: Property, Commercial Property, Residential Property, West Midlands, Solicitor, Legal Executive, Lawyer.

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Social Housing

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BCL Legal Bham and South
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Job term
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Commercial Property Solicitor (Social Housing)

Commercial Property Solicitor. A commercial property solicitor with experience of, or strong interest in the social housing sector is offered the opportunity to join one of the UK's leading commercial property teams.

The firm maintain a strong social housing team as an integral part of their commercial property offering and are seeking a commercial property solicitor to join the team.

The firm's commercial property solicitors advise the UK's leading housing associations on projects across the UK. Therefore the ideal candidate will have experience on advising large PLC businesses on complex transactions, leasehold and development matters.

The role will suit a candidate who has gained their commercial property experience in a well regarded team and gained broad experience.

On offer is an excellent salary, comprehensive benefits package, superb training, fantastic infrastructure and the opportunity to work for one of the leading

Please only apply for this opportunity if you have the requisite skills and experience.
If you would like any further information please contact BCL Legal.
For a full list of exclusive legal vacancies please visit BCL Legal website.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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