Das Group
Location
Bristol | United Kingdom
Job description
These are exciting times at DAS Law, where we are going through a period of sustained growth across our litigation teams.We have a great new opportunity for an Associate to join our Property Litigation team in our Complex Litigation Department, which is a friendly, growing and exciting team that benefits from a steady supply of high-quality litigation from DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Group.
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a range of complex Property litigation cases on behalf of a range of clients, as well as resolving disputes in a commercial manner either via the Courts or via the use of mediation and other ADR techniques. In addition, you will look to supervise one or more junior members within the team, ensuring that work is delivered with a close eye to risk management and with a high level of client service excellence.
Why us?
DAS Law has a unique and compelling business model which sets us apart from other mid- sized firms.
The insurance arm of DAS underwrites legal expenses insurance and has millions of customers across the UK. When customers face a legal problem, whether a contract, property, employment or personal injury dispute, their legal cover gives them access to a panel of skilled lawyers to help resolve those disputes. DAS Law sits at the heart of that panel, and therefore benefits from a steady influx of cases every year from the insurance group. In 2022 we took over 800 cases into the complex litigation teams alone.
Only a stone’s throw from Bristol Temple Meads station, we have newly refurbished and modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we support flexible working options, and are happy to discuss part-time hours for these opportunities.
In addition to a steady supply of high-quality litigation from the DAS Insurance Group, we offer a highly competitive benefits package including a generous pension, group income and legal protection and a host of products aimed at wellbeing, including a Sports and Social club and discounted gym memberships.
As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. There is a genuine commitment to giving our people early responsibility and they will regularly run cases from inception to ADR or trial.
We are keen to hear from candidates with technical ability within the property litigation area, and/or a high level of understanding and experience of procedural matters within the litigation area to include all aspects of protocols and civil procedure. In addition, you will ideally be able to demonstrate: good levels of practical legal experience including county court litigation, injunctive relief, mediation and all aspects of ADR; high levels of client care and an ability to advise on technically complex matters in a clear and understandable format; an ability to technically supervise more junior team members (previous managerial experience is not essential) There are exciting times ahead for DAS Law as part of the wider DAS UK Group and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high quality legal solutions accessible and affordable. 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: 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions Group Income Protection for all employees Group Legal Protection for all employees A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme A comprehensive wellbeing programme and free eye tests 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 The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips Whilst this is a full-time position, at DAS we support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options. 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. If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-LjbffrJob tags
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