Paralegal
DWF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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Job Level
About the role
- To complete activities across a wide range of standardised work types, either as personal tasks or as part of a broader project, spanning a range of practice areas including (but not limited to) Insured Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Finance Litigation.
- To support the delivery of more complex activities/escalations within the work types, requiring a more in depth practice area knowledge.
- Liaising with instructors of work regarding return dates, managing their expectations and securing feedback to achieve service excellence and improve quality.
- Maintaining and developing sufficient competence and legal/technical knowledge to work effectively with the appropriate level of supervision.
- You will be required to demonstrate your legal experience alongside an ability to work with a degree of autonomy.
- Proactivity in identifying potential issues and ability to suggest solutions to improve client's experiences and your own technical knowledge.
- Undertaking tasks as delegated to you in a time and cost effective manner, adhering to deadlines where provided.
Requirements
- A law degree and LPC OR 18 months prior experience in the specific legal field.
- Evaluation and analytical skills, good time management and commercial awareness.
- Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes such as Lexis Library, Lawtel, Westlaw and Practical Law for carrying out legal research.
Benefits
- We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
- Equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity.
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
- Create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchevaluation skillsanalytical skillstime managementcommercial awareness
Soft skills
proactivitycommunicationautonomyproblem-solvingservice excellence
Certifications
law degreeLPC