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DAS UK Group

7d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a solid grasp of employment law and procedure, along with outstanding client care skills to excel in this role.
  • You will manage diverse contentious cases, advise on employment law issues, assist in litigation, and provide HR advisory services while gaining hands-on experience and responsibility in the team.

Requirements

  • Understanding and working knowledge of employment law and procedure;
  • Excellent client care skills.

Responsibilities

  • As a Paralegal you can look forward to gaining experience by holding responsibility for a diverse and challenging contentious caseload.
  • We act on behalf of Claimant’s and Respondent’s from the very point a dispute arises right through to trial so no two days are ever the same!
  • You will gain real “hands on” experience across a broad range of claims and defences and will become an expert on employment law and negotiation and settlement tactics.
  • The Employment Team deals with all aspects of employment law including litigation and advisory work for both employees and employers.
  • The type of work the team deals with on a day-to-day basis includes advising on unfair dismissal claims, discrimination and whistle blowing.
  • As well as acting for employees and employers during the litigation process we also provide advisory HR services, such as advising on employee handbooks and the drafting of employment contracts to support and guide businesses through the complexity of employment law requirements.
  • The team also deals with its own advocacy.
  • We encourage early responsibility with a real emphasis on creating opportunities to promote our lawyers from within the team.

FAQs

What is the role of a Paralegal in the Employment Team at DAS Law?

The Paralegal will hold responsibility for a diverse and challenging contentious caseload in employment law, acting on behalf of Claimants and Respondents from the point a dispute arises through to trial.

What kind of legal issues does the Employment Team deal with?

The Employment Team deals with all aspects of employment law, including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination, whistleblowing, and provides advisory HR services such as drafting employment contracts and reviewing employee handbooks.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of employment law and procedure, as well as excellent client care skills.

What opportunities for career growth does DAS Law provide?

DAS Law emphasizes internal career progression, offering a detailed careers pathways programme along with exceptional levels of supervision and mentorship.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a generous benefits package, including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy an additional 5 days), a pension scheme, income protection, health cash plan, access to employee discounts, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and more.

Is there a flexible working policy?

Yes, DAS Law supports work-life balance and is open to discussing flexible working options for its employees.

What is the company culture like at ARAG UK/DAS Law?

The company prides itself on having an open, inclusive, and high-energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places customers at the heart of everything they do.

Does DAS Law offer professional development opportunities?

Yes, DAS Law is committed to continued professional development and promotes both internal Training Contracts and alternative routes to qualification such as SQE/CILEX.

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.