Paralegal

Location

Southampton | United Kingdom

Job description

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for an experienced Paralegal / Charted Legal Executive (Cilex).

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

• To assist senior members of the team (Senior Associates and Directors) progress cases through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs
• Deal with the technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of senior team members
• 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
• Ensuring the case management system is kept up to date

We are seeking applications from candidates who have experience in and have real interest in Employers, Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work, as well as someone who is familiar with working in a commercial environment.

The team are predominantly based from our Southampton office, but we are open to flexible working patterns and remote working from other locations across England.

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support for more details follow this link:

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below.

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