You need legal experience, a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing complex injury and RTA caseloads.

You will assist senior team members with litigation tasks, manage technical aspects, update files, review records, liaise with third parties, and maintain the case management system.

Legal

United Kingdom

Birmingham

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle. 
 
We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services.  

Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service.

* DWF does not currently provide legal advice or regulated legal services in the USA or India. For a full list of our services, and the jurisdictions in which those services are provided, please refer to our website.

DWF LLP

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

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    <p>Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for Paralegal to join the team in the Birmingham office.</p>
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    <p><br> The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. The team 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 variety of files, including high value catastrophic personal injury and also lower value volume employer liability (EL) / public liability (PL) matters.</p>
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    <p><br> This role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, with ad-hoc attendance to the Birmingham office.</p>
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     <li>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.</li>
     <li>Deal with the technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of senior team members.</li>
     <li>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.</li>
     <li>Ensuring the case management system is kept up to date.</li>
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    <p><b>Essential</b></p>
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     <li>Experience working in a legal environment.</li>
     <li>Strong work ethic and ambition to progress and develop.</li>
     <li>The ability to work well as part of a team.</li>
     <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
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    <p><b><br> Desirable </b></p>
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     <li>Prior experience running a litigated complex injury, RTA, EL/PL caseload.</li>
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    <p>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.</p>
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    <p><br> 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.</p>
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    <p>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.</p>
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 Why join us? 
 
  
   
    Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for Paralegal to join the team in the Birmingham office.
    
     The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. The team 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 variety of files, including high value catastrophic personal injury and also lower value volume employer liability (EL) / public liability (PL) matters.
    
     This role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, with ad-hoc attendance to the Birmingham office.
   
  
 
 Responsibilities 
 
  
   
    
     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.
    
   
  
 
 What will help you succeed in this role? 
 
  
   
    Essential
    
     Experience working in a legal environment.
     Strong work ethic and ambition to progress and develop.
     The ability to work well as part of a team.
     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    
    
     Desirable 
    
     Prior experience running a litigated complex injury, RTA, EL/PL caseload.
    
   
  
 
 What we offer? 
 
  
   
    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.
   
  
 
 About us 
 
  
   
    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.
   
  
 


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