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Paralegal - Legal Operations
DWF Law LLP is looking recruit a Paralegal to support the operational functioning of the UK Delivery team in Manchester, providing a high standard of service delivery to both internal and external clients, in line with best practice.
DWF is developing a true global presence that will give our business a solid competitive edge whilst delivering excellent client value. Our Legal Operations sector focuses on scalable process-oriented legal work and it includes volume work that we deliver for clients in the UK and internationally in areas such as contract lifecycle, litigation support, transaction drafting, transaction fact finding, legal project management and resourcing.
About The Role
We're offering you the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast paced team and gain access to top level industry training. DWF have a unique approach to providing legal services and work with market leaders and the best in the industry, all whilst providing a supportive work environment where you will work collaboratively towards a shared vision.
As a Paralegal You Will
- Proactively complete activities across a wide range of standardised work types, either as individual tasks or as part of a broader project, spanning a range of practice areas including (but not limited to) Insured Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Finance Litigation.
- Liaise with instructors of work regarding return dates, managing their expectations and securing feedback to achieve service excellence and improve quality.
- Ensure accurate time recording of both chargeable and non-chargeable activity.
- File all emails and electronic documents into the relevant document management folders.
- Work towards achievement of individual KPI's and contributing to team performance.
Typical Tasks Would Include
- Drafting legal documents and standard forms
- Document review exercises
- Assessing the relevance of a wide range of documentation as part of contentious claims.
- Reviewing and reporting on documents as part of due diligence exercises.
- Legal support work to practice areas such as litigation, commercial, corporate, banking and insurance.
- Preparation of stamp duty land tax submissions and Land Registry applications
- Legal research
- Proof reading
- Drafting costs schedules
About You
Legal experience is preferred but we are also interested in someone with a Law degree with good administration and organisational skills. You will have the flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
Direction and guidance will be provided alongside a training schedule.
If you want to build an exciting future with one of Europe's most innovative legal businesses, apply below as we're interested in hearing from you!
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 for more details follow this link:cleartalents.com/apply/allroles
In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List.
We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.
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