Legal Support Assistant

DWF; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Support Assistant to join their Major Injury and Casualty team. This hybrid role involves providing essential administrative support to fee earners, ensuring efficient processing of new matters, and maintaining high service levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, offering a rewarding workplace culture focused on positive outcomes for colleagues and clients alike.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate IT skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing instructions for new matters and ensuring files are opened promptly.
• Maintaining electronic files according to business and regulatory standards.

Skills

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join us to apply for the Legal Support Assistant role at DWF.

We are currently seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our Major Injury and Casualty team at DWF.

The Catastrophic Injury Team is nationally recognized and one of the largest in the UK. We serve well-known insurer clients, providing high-quality advice on a wide range of significant matters.

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide daily administrative support to fee earners within the team.

This role is hybrid, with an expectation of office attendance in Liverpool 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

1. Processing instructions for all new matters;
2. Adhering to strict service levels;
3. Ensuring files are opened promptly to meet court deadlines;
4. Accurately entering data into a centralized system;
5. Prioritizing and organizing work efficiently to meet deadlines;
6. Working flexibly and adjusting to workload changes;
7. Maintaining electronic files according to business and regulatory standards.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Basic to intermediate IT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft systems;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and service levels;
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

• Strong team spirit and proven teamwork skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

What we offer

We value our team members and aim to provide a rewarding environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, offering support and adjustments as needed. If you're excited about this opportunity but lack some experience, we encourage you to apply—you might be the right fit for this or other roles within our team.

About Us

DWF is a global leader in legal and business services, committed to delivering efficiency, transparency, and quality. Our culture centers on positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and communities, with colleagues at the heart of everything we do.