Associate (2632)

About us:

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our General Insurance team are currently recruiting for a Solicitor or an Associate with experience in Housing Disrepair and Personal Injury to join the team in Newcastle.

The role will be based from our Newcastle office, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement with 2 or 3 days working from the office and 2 or 3 days from home.

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.

About the role:

As a solicitor or associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring, in conjunction with the partner and associates, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Working with our valued and longstanding clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices

About you:

• Postqualification experience in EL/PL Housing Disrepair and Personal Injury with litigation experience
• Experience of working within a busy commercial environment, handling a varied caseload
• Strong technical and commercial expertise, including a thorough grasp of principles and case law
• The ability to develop new skills and to use your initiative, with the support of an experienced team
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

What we offer:

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary.

Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family.

In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

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