Lead Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom DWF Full time

Lead Legal Assistant – Technical Recoveries
Become a vital member of our Technical Recoveries Division. Oversee a portfolio of cases for DWF Clients, from initial assessment to delivering outcomes within financial and legal frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer counsel and support to Clients and team members.
  • Engage Counsel for intricate legal issues.
  • Evaluate cases upon referral, creating detailed scopes that can be broken down into actionable tasks.
  • Manage legal proceedings including conflicts, document preparation, settlement negotiations, court submissions, and hearings.
  • Convey project scopes to Clients effectively.
  • Collaborate with external parties.
  • Oversee legal issues, ensuring they progress to resolution.
  • Effectively utilize case management software.
  • Provide leadership and supervisory oversight.
  • Deliver regular updates to the Specialist Manager.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong organizational abilities for effective caseload management.
  • Strategic insight and sound decision-making skills.
  • Competence in information technology, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
  • Analytical skills for problem-solving, legal research, and technical tasks.
  • Interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
  • Exhibit integrity and share best practices within the team.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Provide

About DWF

A comprehensive rewards package, a variety of benefits, and programs focused on employee well-being.


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