Why join us?
Our Casualty team at DWF are currently hiring for a Paralegal to work from our office in Manchester.
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 Casualty team act for a large number of Insurer companies, dealing with a varied caseload, ranging in value from low-end fast track to upper end multi-track work. The team mainly deal with serious injury files, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters. The work undertaken by the team is predominantly litigated with the only pre litigation work they do being pre action disclosure applications.
Responsibilities
As a Paralegal, your responsibilities will include:
* To action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols
* To act as a trusted member within the team, taking responsibility and ensuring the case management system is kept up to date with court orders, reviewing confidential records, and liaising with clients
* Dealing with technical aspects of the cases, under the supervision of more senior team members
* Progression cases to a satisfactory and speedy settlement in accordance with the client requirements
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential:
* Previous experience working on a litigated casualty caseload
* The ability to work and comply with strict deadlines
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Familiar with working in a 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr