Commercial Litigation Solicitor - Recoveries DA

Role

DAC Beachcroft is looking for an ambitious Solicitor to join its Property Recoveries team in Belfast. This is a predominantly Plaintiff role, acting for a wider variety of commercial organisations (principally insurers) to provide expert and practical advice over a range of areas:

• Subrogated property (pursuing recovery of repair costs in relation to damage caused to commercial and household properties and motor vehicles)
• Uninsured Loss Recoveries
• Recovery of overpayments and duplicate payments
• Property damage defence
• Property damage indemnity

While experience is desirable, the firm is currently accepting applications from enthusiastic Solicitors (preferably Northern Irish qualified) who are looking for an exciting career within a supportive team and ambitious firm.

What you will do?

While managing a caseload of your own pre-litigated and litigated recovery/defence/indemnity files, you will also supervise junior colleagues, you will have responsibility for supporting the team manager with their cases and supporting the other paralegals/trainee solicitors in the team.

Requirements

• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
• Achievement of agreed chargeable time and financial targets.
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements.
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI.
• Ensure that trust balances are cleared promptly.
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client.
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law.
• Ensure cases reach repudiation/settlement and the archiving procedure is completed as quickly as possible.
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Line Manager in the first instance.
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Team Partner where required.

Who You Are

• A qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland who ideally has either Property Damage or Litigation experience.
• Interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of property damage investigation as required for the role.
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to claims settlement.
• Willing to take on client opportunities whether in person or virtually.
• IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential.
• Evidence of achievement of personal financial performance.
• A sound understanding of commercial management and financial delivery.
• A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues at all levels.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure data produced by the team is accurate and can be used to identify trends.
• Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously.
• Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels.

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