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DWF LLP

Sep 11

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need a law degree, experience in RTA/EL-PL and large loss injury, strong work ethic, team spirit, enthusiasm for mentoring, and excellent organizational skills.
  • You will assist with high-value personal injury cases, manage timetables, analyze risks, build relationships, and meet financial and time recording targets while enhancing your legal knowledge.

Requirements

  • - Strong academic background Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
  • - Strong experience within RTA and / or EL/PL and large loss injury work with tangible results
  • - A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for being a team player alongside initiative and proactivity
  • - An enthusiasm for supporting and developing junior members of team
  • - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • - Assisting senior members of the team with the day-to-day conduct of high value personal injury matters with the opportunity to develop client relationships and a freestanding caseload.
  • - Ensure that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible and that all relevant timetables are strictly adhered to.
  • - Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
  • - Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally.
  • - Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
  • - Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge.
  • - Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
  • - Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices.
  • - Achieve time recording targets split between chargeable and investment time in any one financial year.
  • - Achieve individual financial targets in line with sales plan.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Associate.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Manchester.

What type of team is hiring for this role?

The Catastrophic Personal Injury team is hiring for this role.

What are the main areas of expertise for the Catastrophic Injury team?

The team's expertise covers Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Employers' Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

Is prior experience in all sub-specialisms required for this role?

No, expertise in all of those sub-specialisms is not necessarily a pre-requisite for the role.

What kind of working model does this job offer?

This role offers a hybrid working model.

What key responsibilities are expected from a Senior Associate?

Responsibilities include assisting with high-value personal injury matters, managing cases, building client relationships, and achieving time recording and financial targets.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred.

What specific experience is essential for this role?

Strong experience within RTA and/or EL/PL and large loss injury work with tangible results is essential.

What skills will help someone succeed in this role?

A strong work ethic, enthusiasm for teamwork, initiative, proactivity, and strong organizational skills are key to success.

Do you provide support for professional development?

Yes, there are opportunities to develop technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices.

What is DWF's approach to diversity and inclusion?

DWF is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all and celebrates diversity among its employees.

Is there an emphasis on supporting junior team members in this role?

Yes, there is a desirable trait of enthusiasm for supporting and developing junior members of the team.

What values does DWF promote within the company culture?

DWF fosters a culture that places colleagues at the center of all activities, delivering positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and communities.

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DWF LLP

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1977
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle. We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service. * DWF does not currently provide legal advice or regulated legal services in the USA or India. For a full list of our services, and the jurisdictions in which those services are provided, please refer to our website.