Job Introduction
An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee to join our busy industrial disease claims team in Glasgow.
From our offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh the team extends the reach of DAC Beachcroft into the Scottish jurisdiction, offering seamless cross-border services for our clients in the UK. We offer clients deep local market knowledge in Scotland backed by full national and international support from across the firm.
As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) alongside real opportunities for growth and progression. We actively encourage colleagues to make use of our professional funding scheme to complete legal or business qualifications relevant to your role.
At DAC Beachcroft our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week. For more information please review the following link - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
There are regular in person and remote social events organised for colleagues at DAC Beachcroft , not to mention the opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities, including volunteering or becoming an ally for one of our inclusion and diversity or business network groups.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Main Responsibilities
- Obtaining technical and expert evidence to consider liability and causation
- Investigating and precognosing witnesses, reviewing medical records and arranging medico-legal appointments
- Where necessary and appropriate, conduct site visits with the insured.
- Drafting letters and reports to clients
- Negotiating damages and legal expenses with third party solicitors
- Attend meetings, conferences and court and prepare all related paperwork. It is anticipated that in the second year of the traineeship the candidate will appear in court under a restricted practising certificate
The Ideal Candidate
- Have an LLB (Hons) and have completed the Diploma in Legal Practice
- Be highly organised and a confident communicator with an outstanding eye for detail
- Be change oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
- Be team orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
- Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).