[ref. n90189400] Legal Support Assistant
Why join us?:
We are currently looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join our Major Injury and Casualty team at DWF.The Catastrophic Injury Team is nationally recognised and one of the largest in the UK. We act for a number of well-known insurer clients and provide high quality advice on a wide range of matters that are of significant value.
As Legal Support Assistant you will provide day to day administrative assistance to fee earners within the team.
The role is hybrid and we would expect office attendance in Liverpool 2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Processing instructions for all new matters;
- Adhering to strict service levels;
- Ensuring that files are opened timeously to meet with specific court deadlines related to each file;
- Accurately entering all relevant data and information on to a centralised system;
- Be able to prioritise and organise your work efficiently and effectively to ensure all tasks are completed to specified deadlines;
- Being able to work flexibly and adjust to changes in priority of workload;
- Maintaining electronic files in line with business process and regulatory requirements
What will help you succeed in this role? :
Essential- Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft systems.
- Excellent administration / organisational skills.
- Ability to work to set deadlines and service levels.
- Good attention to detail and concern for accuracy and quality of work
- A good team spirit with proven team working skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
What we offer?:
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us:
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.