Paralegal - Bristol, United Kingdom - DAS
Description
About The Role
We have a great opportunity for a Paralegal to join our fast paced and growing Volume Litigation Team at DAS Law, based in our modern city centre Bristol office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to proactively handle a caseload of personal and commercial contract dispute cases, acting for both Claimants and Defendants. The successful applicant can initially expect to manage of a caseload of Small Claim cases, from receipt of instructions through to negotiation of settlement. Once confidence is built at the pre-litigation stage, and always under appropriate supervision, the role holder will be expected to handle litigated cases and progress these through the court process. In return for your commitment, you will join a supportive and fun environment that offers encouragement to your ongoing support and development.
You will be joining a hardworking and exceptionally friendly unit, which lives up to the DAS values with a dedication to mutual respect, continuous improvement and client care. DAS Law receives its instructions from DAS Legal Expenses Insurance and is therefore assured of an ongoing source of varied work.
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both external customers and internal stakeholders.
We are open to considering candidates from a range of different employment backgrounds (including legal, civil service, administration, retail, customer service) who are motivated to develop their legal skills and can demonstrate great customer service.
In addition, we are open to considering LLB/GDL or LPC graduates, ILEX, or those with equivalent experience who are ambitious, conscientious candidates that are keen to be part of an exciting future. It would be ideal if you have some knowledge or understanding of contract law and the litigation process, but this is not essential.
In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and a market leading benefits package to include:
- 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
- Inclusion in our Health cash plan
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme including an employee Health Cash Plan
- 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 and shopping trips.
At DAS we support flexible working. We want our employees to achieve a work-life balance that works for them and are happy to consider flexible working options.
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.