Graduate Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Dover, United Kingdom Port of Dover Full time

The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.\"

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Head of Legal & Risk, as Graduate Legal Assistant you will provide legal support to ensure that the routine work within the Legal Department is progressed in a timely and efficient manner.

Your duties will include (but not limited to):

- Undertaking research as appropriate in order to provide timely and accurate legal advice to various business sectors.
- Progressing the recovery of bad debts through as appropriate: conducting claims generally, from judgement through to enforcement.
- Ensuring that DHB and its subsidiaries position is protected in respect of potential legal liability issues.
- Support the legal team towards developing precedents by assisting with drafting templates, guidance notes and relevant training to educate and up skill colleagues on legal issues.

**This is a 12 month fixed term contract**

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Law degree and/or Post-Graduate Diploma in Law/Solicitor Qualifying Exam or similar
- Comprehensive understanding of contract law, tort law, property law and liability issues
- Previous administration experience
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to undertake legal research and present findings
- Strong attention to detail, planning and analytical skills
- High standard of communication

**Benefits**:

- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme (pro rata)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- 3rd party discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits and reward platform
- Free Parking
- Employee volunteering scheme

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.



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