Lead Paralegal
Why join us?:
Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?
Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for an experienced Paralegal / Charted Legal Executive (Cilex).
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.
Responsibilities:
- To assist senior members of the team (Senior Associates and Directors) progress cases through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs
- Deal with the technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of senior team members
- To act as a trusted member of the team whilst taking responsibility of tasks, including updating files, reviewing confidential records and, liaising with third parties
- Ensuring the case management system is kept up to date
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
- We would welcome applications from those with Personal Injury experience and specifically in the areas of Disease or EL/PL.
- An aptitude for learning and personal development
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written 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.