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DAS UK Group

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You have a passion for service, strong communication skills, and experience in admin or customer service. Proficiency in IT, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential. Legal knowledge is a plus.
  • You will manage calls, archive files, check disbursements, review documents, communicate with clients, monitor mailboxes, and perform general administrative tasks to support office operations.

Requirements

  • Whilst this role would be suitable for law graduates, we are ideally looking for applicants be have worked in an administrative or customer service based role previously; however we would be keen to consider candidates from other backgrounds who are motivated to work in a professional environment who would like to promote and develop their abilities and can demonstrate the following skills:
  • A passion for providing impeccable service
  • Working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal office is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems in general.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Team player with a track record of building strong, effective working relationships
  • Commitment to ensuring good customer outcomes.
  • Ability to work confidentially is essential

Responsibilities

  • Answering reception calls covering all law departments and directing calls appropriately.
  • Archiving, including retrieving files and boxes from storage.
  • Checking disbursements on settlement of cases, general housekeeping and paying of disbursements by cheque or bank transfer where required.
  • Reviewing of documents to include identifying legally privileged disclosure, redacting and sorting.
  • Handling communication by email, post and phone with prospective new clients.
  • Monitoring shared mailboxes and completing tasks where applicable.
  • Facilitating the smooth running of the office.
  • General administrative tasks including processing incoming and outgoing post; preparing file copies, court bundles and bundles for counsel.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Assistant.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Bristol.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The position can be either full-time or part-time.

What are the main responsibilities of the Legal Assistant?

Main responsibilities include answering reception calls, archiving files, checking disbursements, reviewing documents, handling communication with prospective clients, monitoring shared mailboxes, facilitating office operations, and performing general administrative tasks.

Is previous legal experience required for this role?

While previous legal experience is desirable, the role is suitable for applicants from administrative or customer service backgrounds, and law graduates are also welcome to apply.

What qualifications or skills are preferred for this position?

Preferred skills include a passion for providing service, working knowledge of legal office operations, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to handle confidential information.

What type of working environment does DAS Law offer?

DAS Law offers a fast-paced, open, inclusive, and high-energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places customers at the center of their operations.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, DAS Law is committed to supporting continued professional development, offering opportunities for training contracts and alternative routes to qualification.

What does DAS Law’s mission focus on?

DAS Law’s mission focuses on enabling everyone, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights and gain access to justice.

What benefits does DAS Law offer to its employees?

In addition to professional development opportunities, DAS Law offers a generous reward and benefits package.

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DAS UK Group

'First for Justice'​ for our customers and business partners.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1975
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DAS UK Group has been helping businesses and individuals get access to justice for over 40 years. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company (https://www.dasinsurance.co.uk/) and a law firm. We have been a pioneer of the legal expenses insurance market since the concept was first introduced to the UK in 1975. We provide protection against unforeseen legal costs to millions of families and motorists, and hundreds of thousands of businesses every year, offering both before-the-event and after-the-event products and a range of telephone advice and assistance services, including our flagship legal advice service. Based in Bristol, with another office in South Wales, we employ over 600 people and are one of the UK's leading specialist insurers.