Overview
Why join us? The Major Injury and Casualty 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. You will be assisting a Partner and Director who deal with a range of high value files up to £20 million, including injuries of utmost severity including brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, chronic pain. The role is based in Liverpool on a Hybrid basis, and we are open to discussing flexible working patterns. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognized as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.
Responsibilities
* As a Paralegal in our Catastrophic Loss team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:
* Assisting our legal team to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters
* Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues
* Prioritise work effectively and maximize efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements
* Build working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
* To provide support and act as the "go to person" for more junior members in the team
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
* 2+ years Paralegal experience, preferable within catastrophic injury, major loss, serious injury, or personal injury.
* Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work
* Experience handling personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
* Familiar with working in a commercial environment
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. 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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