Paralegal - Major Injury & Casualty

Overview

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• To assist senior team members on a varied defendant Casualty caseload
• Drafting court documents and adhering to strict deadlines
• Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions
• Reviewing medical records and other case related documents
• General day to day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements
• Providing the highest level of client care at all times
• To a satisfactory and speedy settlement in accordance with the client requirements

• Previous experience assisting on or handling a defendant personal injury caseload including Employers Liability, Public Liability and catastrophic injury work
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant Legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM, LPC

• Previous knowledge of working with Visual Files case management system
• Demonstrable knowledge of the importance and use of Management Information

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

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. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice