DWF

Paralegal – Major Injury & Casualty

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Leeds • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • 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
  • Action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols

Requirements

  • 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
  • Background working within a busy commercial environment
Benefits
  • A comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary
  • Flexible benefits and robust well-being programs
  • Opportunities for learning and development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
administrative supportcase managementfile updatingconfidential record reviewinformation gatheringdata analysistask prioritizationdeadline managementIT skillskeyboard skills
Soft skills
communication skillsflexibilitywillingness to learnorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaborationclient engagementstakeholder liaisonresponsibilityproblem-solving