NQ Solicitor – Casualty Injury

DAC Beachcroft

. Manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated employers’ liability/public liability matters with appropriate supervision .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employers’ liability and public liability claims, with strong skills in negotiation, litigation, and client relationship management. Possesses a commercial approach to legal issues and a commitment to continuous learning and team collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Newly Qualified SolicitorEmployers’ Liability ClaimsPublic Liability ClaimsCivil LitigationStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

NegotiationLitigationDrafting Court DocumentsReviewing EvidenceManaging Caseloads

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsTeam-OrientedPositive ApproachCollaborative ApproachWillingness To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor Qualification

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryInsurance WorkClient Relationship ManagementKPI ManagementLegal Advice

Tech Stack

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DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated employers’ liability/public liability matters with appropriate supervision
Screen new matters for prospects and liaise with clients upon receipt of instructions
Review evidence and instructions and provide clear, commercial advice to clients
Develop experience resolving claims through negotiation and litigation within client service standards
Instruct experts and counsel and assist with drafting witness statements and other Court documents
Maintain regular contact with clients and their customers, proactively managing expectations
Develop strong client relationships and understand clients’ commercial priorities
Work towards individual performance measures, including financial performance, realisation rates and other KPIs
Take an active role in team training, knowledge sharing and development
Ensure the DAC Beachcroft brand and standards are maintained

Requirements

What you’ll need

Newly Qualified Solicitor, or due to qualify shortly
Interest in developing a career within employers’ liability and public liability claims
Previous exposure to personal injury, civil litigation or insurance work would be advantageous
Relevant experience during a training contract or previous legal roles, including claimant, defendant, insurance or in-house experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Commercial and practical approach to legal issues
Willingness to learn and develop with support from experienced colleagues
Positive, flexible and collaborative approach
Team-orientated, with willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues
Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Full training, support and development