About The Role
DAS Law (Part of ARAG UK) are seeking an Associate Supervisor to join our growing Contract Disputes team within our Volume Litigation Department. As part of the Wider DAS UK Group, which includes our market-leading Legal Expenses Insurance provision, DAS Law enjoys a steady stream of varied and interesting work into the firm.
As an Associate Supervisor in the Contract Disputes team, you will be responsible for the technical supervision of a small sub team, predominantly focusing on Small Claims Track matters. You may also from time-to-time, handle a caseload of no more than 10 consumer and commercial contract cases of Fast or Intermediate Track value, which will require you to:
1. Assess the prospects of success of contract claims consisting of consumer and commercial contract disputes, for claimants and defendants, of a Fast and low-end Multi Track value
2. Act for clients, negotiating and litigating claims through the civil courts if necessary to trial
3. Provide an excellent customer service to clients of DAS Law
4. Assist the team’s Senior and Principal Associate managers when required, and coaching junior members of the team with their caseloads
5. Negotiate claims to a successful outcome through the most efficient and economic means
About You
We are looking for candidates with the following experience & attributes:
6. Experience and knowledge of contract law and civil procedure is essential, including experience of running Fast Track value cases
7. Experience in supervising, mentoring and training junior colleagues
8. Articulate and confident in client care with an ability to embrace a changing environment in a new kind of law firm
9. Excellent client care skills
10. Ability to act on their own initiative and knowing when to seek assistance
11. Competent at adapting style to communication need
12. Familiar with SRA standards and obligations
As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package, including:
13. 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
14. Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
15. Group Income Protection for all employees
16. Group Legal Protection for all employees
17. A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
18. Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle scheme and season ticket loans
19. A comprehensive wellbeing programme including a range of free weekly exercise classes (dependent on your office location) and free eye tests
20. Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
21. The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.