Paralegal - Catastrophic and Major Injury

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom DWF Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Why join us?

DWF is seeking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Paralegal to join our Major Injury and Casualty team in Bristol.

Our specialist insurance team includes a large renowned Catastrophic and Major Injury Team, who specialises in complex and major injury claims and advice.

As a Paralegal, you will support our legal team in delivering high-quality services to our clients and your success will be rewarded with progression opportunities that will see you grow from strength to strength.

DWF is a flexible business and we have adopted a hybrid-working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home working and attending the Bristol office.

Responsibilities

  • To assist fee earners and support our qualified individuals with the progression of cases through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs.
  • 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.
  • Engage with clients and other stakeholders to gather and organise information.
  • Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the legal team.
  • Support the team in managing case files and maintain accurate records whilst ensuring the CMS is kept up to date.
  • Action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

  • A real interest in EL/PL, RTA, personal injury or catastrophic injury cases, preferably with previous experience.
  • The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
  • Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
  • Excellent administration and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work to set deadlines and service levels.
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data.

Desirable

  • Background working within a busy commercial environment.

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.

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