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We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Volume Contract Team on a full time permanent basis. DAS Law is an ambitious and innovative law firm occupying offices in the heart of Bristol. We operate as a fully independent firm while enjoying the significant benefit of sitting within the Munich Re/ERGO Group, and therefore being an integral part of the world’s largest insurance group.
The role
This is a great opportunity to join a law firm which provides genuine opportunities for career development and will suit someone who is looking to develop both professionally and personally.
As an associate in our Contract disputes team based in Bristol you will be required to lead, supervise, develop and mentor a small team of 2-3 paralegals who are dealing with a varied caseload of small claims litigation matters including building disputes, misrepresentation issues, vehicle disputes, debt matters etc acting for both claimants and defendants and undertaking all parts of the litigation process.
The successful candidate will enjoy an interesting and varied role, including their own caseload of a range of contract disputes (which are mostly consumer but including some lower value commercial disputes and claimant professional negligence matters, building disputes and occasionally employment law disputes being brought in the County Court.) You’ll use your knowledge and excellent client care skills to provide confident and clear advice to a diverse range of clients and, reporting directly to the Principal Associate you’ll have the opportunity to assist where needed with complaints
About You
Our ideal candidate will have fantastic customer care skills, and will be looking to develop within the role. You’ll thrive working as part of a team and you’ll enjoy working on your own initiative, as well as understanding when to seek assistance. You will be articulate, confident and fully able to embrace a changing environment
- Experience and sound knowledge of contract law and civil procedures is essential, including experience of running small claim value contract cases, and preferably some experience of fast track value cases. .
- Qualifications will be LLB/LPC/ILEX/GDL or equivalent
- The candidate will need to adhere to the SRA Handbook
About us
As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment we will 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
Whilst this is a full-time position, at DAS we support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are looking for candidates with the following experience & attributes
- Experience and sound knowledge of contract law and civil procedures is essential, including experience of running fast track value cases
- Qualifications will be LLB/LPC/ILEX/GDL or equivalent
- Articulate and confident in client care and ability to embrace a changing environment in a new kind of law firm
- The candidate will need to adhere to the SRA Handbook
- The candidate must have excellent client care skills
- Ability to act on own initiative and knowing when to seek assistance
- Competent at adapting style to communication need
As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment we will 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
Whilst this is a full-time position, at DAS we support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
