Paralegal
Why join us?:
We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Complex Catastrophic Loss team in our Liverpool office, located in the City Centre. 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, resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on.
Responsibilities:
As Paralegal your responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to a team who manage a multi-track, Catastrophic Injury caseload
- Drafting court documents, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines
- Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence and preparing advice to clients
- Identifying medical experts and preparing instructions
- Reviewing medical records and other case related documents
- General day to day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements
- Providing the highest level of client care at all times
What will help you succeed in this role? :
Essential- Relevant legal qualifications i.e. LLB, potentially LPC (not essential)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal or similar experience within a related area of law could be advantageous
- An aptitude for learning and personal development
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- We would welcome applications from those with Personal Injury experience
- Fast-track experience is also desirable
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.