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Why join us?
DWF is currently recruiting for a Senior Paralegal to join the fantastic Casualty team in Belfast on a hybrid basis. This is a permanent position within the team.
The Major Injury and Casualty Team are 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 that are of significant value, resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on.
You will be joining a team handling a range of files, predominantly Hearing Loss cases and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.
If you're interested in an organisation that offers real career development opportunities then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring, in conjunction with the Partner, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Handling a variety of defender Casualty cases, relating to Hearing Loss and other EL/PL matters. .
- Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
- Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
- Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- Experienced in Casualty and Personal Injury caseload and Ideally involving cases relating to Hearing Loss.
- Experienced in managing your own caseload or assisting more senior team members.
- Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles and case law and topics.
- Experienced in using a case management system such as Visual Files.
- Skilled at building effective professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Extensive experience with and working knowledge 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.
