Senior Paralegal

SENIOR PARALEGAL 

Why join us?:

DWF is seeking to recruit a Senior Paralegal to join the Major Injury & Casualty team in Belfast. This is a permanent position within the team with the possibility of agile working.

The Major Injury and Casualty Team is nationally recognised and one of the largest in the UK. We act for a number of well-known insurer clients and provide high quality advice on a wide range of matters resulting in interesting and rewarding cases for you to work on.

You will be joining a team handling a range of cases, predominantly hearing loss but including other employers liability (EL) matters as well as public liability (PL) cases.

If you are interested in an organisation which offers real career and personal development opportunities then this role could be for you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring, in conjunction with a Partner, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Dealing with the defence of a variety of cases relating to hearing loss and other EL/PL matters. .
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand their requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
• Building relationships both internally and externally
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Experience in personal Injury litigation, ideally involving the defence of hearing loss cases.
• Experience in managing your own caseload or assisting more senior team members.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles and case law.
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Experience in using a case management system such as Visual Files and in preparing management information.
• Experience of the Insurance industry.

What we offer?:

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.

About us:

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.

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