DWF

Associate – Corporate Risk EL/PL

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Leeds • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Working with the Partners and Legal Directors to manage a caseload of high value claims.
  • Manage your own individual caseload of high value fast-track and multiple-track cases.
  • Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines.
  • Liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
  • Prioritising work effectively and adhering to court deadlines and directions.
  • Building working relationships to maintain client relationships, develop business networks, and create a solid understanding of the client needs.
  • Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

Requirements

  • 2 + PQE preferable within litigation and Defendant EL/PL and/or motor experience, with case values from £25k - £100k+.
  • Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in EL/PL, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Motor work.
  • Familiar with working in a commercial environment.
  • Ability to deal successfully with corporate clients, insurers and brokers.
  • Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
  • Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
  • Confident oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationdrafting pleadingsliability investigationsevidence gatheringmedical causationcase managementcourt hearingscourt deadlinespersonal injurymotor work
Soft Skills
prioritizationrelationship buildingclient managementteam supportcommunicationadaptabilityenthusiasm for learningtime managementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills