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Paralegal - Flexible Working Available

Employer
DAS UK Group
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
2 Feb 2020

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Sector
Legal
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Paralegal to be part of the DAS Law Personal Injury team on a part time (17.5 hours), permanent basis. Based in central Bristol, just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station, the team predominately focuses on litigating cases where it has not been possible to reach a settlement with the Third Party Insurer, or cases involving complexity.

The main tasks of this position will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Running a case load of small claims, fast track and multi-track litigation files in relation to uninsured losses, insurer subrogated loss and hire charges arising from road traffic accidents;
  • Dealing with claims covering both fast track and multi-track values with the majority of the caseload being of fast track value;
  • Assessing prospects of success (whether in relation to liability or quantum disputes); and demonstrating the ability to successfully conclude the dispute whilst bearing proportionality in mind.

 

About You

We would like to hear from solicitors or candidates with equivalent experience, who are looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, modern and supportive environment. and who have:

  • At least 1 years’ experience working within a volume litigation environment, with experience of pursuing hire claims;
  • Demonstrable experience of handling both fast track and multi-track claims to trial, including dealing with costs budgeting, advocacy (such as case management hearings) and enforcement;
  • The ability to take on a case load of existing claims some of which will be litigated and be able to demonstrate experience of handling a challenging caseload;
  • Good knowledge of CPR and litigation tactics, with the ability to adopt to the changing nature of litigated work;
  • An excellent understanding of relevant statutory provisions and case law in respect of liability and quantum, particularly around the quantification on hire claims; and
  • Excellent organisational and deadline management skills.

In return for your commitment we can offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
  • Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
  • Group Income Protection for all employees
  • Group Legal Protection for all employees
  • A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
  • Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme and season ticket loans
  • A comprehensive wellbeing programme including a range of free weekly exercise classes (dependent on your office location) and free eye tests
  • Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
  • The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips.

About The Company

DAS Law is part of the DAS UK Group, which in turn forms part of the Ergo Group. We are therefore part of the world’s largest insurance group. Previously existing as a standalone law firm (CW Law) DAS Law was acquired by DAS UK Group in 2013 and is a key part of the Group’s strategy, forecast to provide year on year profitable growth within our 10 year strategy, which was agreed and commenced in 2016.

We have historically focussed on delivering legal services to customers solely via our Legal Expenses Insurance products, which provides a steady workload of litigated cases into the following teams that currently exist;

  • Personal Injury

  • Litigation & Dispute Management

  • Employment

  • Business & Commercial

Whilst this will remain a key part of our ongoing strategy, with the full support of our shareholders we have big ambitions to grow DAS Law as an independent income generating law firm and a major player in the legal market. We will do this by building on our existing relationships and reputation to grow new and sustainable income revenue streams that will allow us to expand the services we offer our customers.

We believe these are exciting times for DAS Law as part of the wider DAS UK Group and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high quality legal solutions accessible and affordable.

You can expect to join an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career in ways that traditional law firms cannot. We are also committed to supporting continued professional development and promote both internal Training Contracts and alternative routes to qualification (CILEX).

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer an extremely generous reward and benefits package.

 

 

Company

DAS UK Group is part of the international network of DAS companies owned by the ERGO Insurance Group, one of the major insurance groups in Germany and Europe. They, in turn, have been specialising in legal expenses products and services for more than 80 years.

The majority shareholder in ERGO is Munich Re, the largest and financially strongest reinsurer in the world. As part of a global insurance group, with our own law firm, DAS UK Group has the size and strength to offer extensive support, specialist teams and an impressive portfolio of products and services.

As a market leader in the Legal Expenses Insurance market we have undergone rapid growth in recent years. Thousands of businesses, motorists and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that DAS UK Group are paying their legal bills.

We have always been aware that it is the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company and the standard of service we offer. At DAS UK Group, we don’t simply talk about our values; they are at the heart of everything we do. They guide us with the way that we work and provide the framework for how we do business. ‘Doing the right thing’ is central to our behaviour – from building  trust, being accountable, putting our customer at the heart of everything that we do which we believe drives performance.

We believe it is an exciting time to join DAS. You can expect to join an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide, we also offer an extremely generous reward and benefits package.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01179342010
Location
DAS House, Quay Side
Temple Back
Bristol
Avon
BS1 6NH
GB

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