Paralegal (Contract)

Das Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Bristol is seeking a Paralegal to join their Contracts team. The role entails managing a caseload of claims and supporting the litigation process under supervision. Candidates should be Law Graduates with a sound knowledge of UK law and strong negotiation skills. This position offers hybrid working, ongoing training, and an attractive benefits package, including generous holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus options to buy more

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Employee Discounts Hub

Option to join Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Law Graduate required, ideally with some relevant legal work experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK law is essential; knowledge of Landlord & Tenant law is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills necessary for managing claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claims in alignment with your knowledge.
• Drive effective case handling and contribute to SLA's and KPI's.
• Collaborate with a skilled team while supporting customer issues until resolution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Proactive problem solving

Exceptional telephone manner

Education

Law Graduate (LPC/BVC/LLB)

Post‑graduate legal qualification

Job description

Job Overview

These are exciting times at ARAG Law as we are going through a period of positive change and sustained growth across our friendly and high-performing Legal departments. As a result, we are looking for someone to join us as a Paralegal in our Contracts team, within the wider Volume Litigation division in our Bristol office.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of claims within an area of law that is aligned with your knowledge and experience. You will be encouraged to take early responsibility for the litigation process, albeit always under appropriate supervision.

You’ll also help to drive a culture of effective and efficient case handling, take personal ownership of customer problems until resolution, work to support the delivery of SLA’s, KPI’s financial & performance targets, and share knowledge and best practice with your wider team.

No two days are ever the same, and you can look forward to working within a highly skilled team who boast a wealth of experience, unrivalled support and opportunities to grow and develop, which are actively encouraged.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you, as an ambitious and customer‑focused Law Graduate, to embark on your Legal career with a growing, market‑leading financial services organisation who can offer you full training, a generous benefits package, genuine work‑life balance & hybrid working, ongoing support and career development & progression.

Key Candidate Requirements

• Law Graduate i.e. Legal Executive, LPC / BVC / LLB (essential).
• Post‑graduate legal qualification(s) and / or some relevant legal work experience (desirable).
• Sound practical knowledge of UK law; knowledge of Landlord & Tenant law will be an advantage.
• Exceptional telephone manner and can demonstrate honesty, empathy and sensitivity when dealing with our customers.
• Ability to work well as part of a team with a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical, methodical and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Resilient and motivated to provide a high‑quality performance in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

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. Only a 5‑minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work‑life balance that works for them.

This will be a hybrid role (after your initial training period is complete) and we can offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 26 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.
• European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance.
• Inclusion in our 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.
• Option to join our Sports & Social Club, who organise discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips.

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.