Experienced Paralegal - EL/PL Public Sector
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Remote - England and Wales
Reporting To: Stephen Johnson
Description
DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a an Experienced Paralegal to join the Casualty Injury team either Remotely or in one of our offices in Newport/Birmingham/Manchester, working with an experienced, friendly team under the Partners who lead the Public Sector team within DAC Beachcroft CSG.
The successful candidate will support the team in handling a wide range of mainly—but not exclusively—public sector cases for clients such as local authorities, housing associations, charities and other public bodies. The team deals predominantly with EL/PL, occupiers’ liability and highway liability claims, many of which involve complex liability issues and matters proceeding to trial.
What you will do?
- Work closely within a team of lawyers handling mainly casualty injury cases.
- Assist fee earners with all aspects of case preparation, including document review, research, witness evidence, disclosure, drafting and trial preparation.
- Manage a small caseload of delegated and non-delegated, appropriate-level claims under supervision.
- Carry out investigative tasks, prepare court documents and liaise with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel as required.
- Ensure full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on file management, billing and credit control.
- Support business development and marketing activities, such as attending client training sessions and team events.
- Build an awareness of DAC Beachcroft’s wider services, working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
- Maintain an understanding of the firm’s strategies, values and longer-term plans.
Who you are
- A Paralegal with previous experience in personal injury, ideally including employers’ liability, public liability, occupiers’ liability or highway liability claims (public sector experience beneficial but not essential).
- Strong communication skills, able to deal professionally and confidently with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and work with a high level of attention to detail.
- A team player with a willingness to learn, share knowledge and support others.
- Commercially aware, able to apply a practical approach to legal work rather than purely academic analysis.
- Adaptable and positive, with a flexible approach to new processes and initiatives.
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
What's in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- 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
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!
