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DAS UK Group

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have customer service experience, strong communication skills, a passion for service, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • You will handle calls, manage documents, process disbursements, communicate with clients, monitor mailboxes, and perform general administrative tasks to ensure office efficiency.

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 Legal Assistant position located?

The position is located in Bristol.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include answering reception calls, archiving files, checking disbursements, reviewing documents, handling communications with prospective clients, monitoring shared mailboxes, and completing general administrative tasks.

Is prior experience in a legal office required for this position?

While a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal office is desirable, it is not strictly required; applicants from other backgrounds are also considered.

What computer skills are needed for this role?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems is required.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for providing impeccable service, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and a commitment to ensuring positive customer outcomes.

Is a law degree mandatory for this position?

A law degree is not mandatory; however, experience in an administrative or customer service role is preferred.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for continued professional development, including internal Training Contracts and alternative routes to qualification.

What type of work environment can one expect at ARAG UK?

ARAG UK promotes an open, inclusive, and high-energy culture while placing customers at the heart of everything we do.

What is the mission of ARAG UK?

ARAG UK's mission is to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights and gain access to justice.

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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.