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Legal Support Assistant

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DWF LLP

Sep 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Glasgow

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft systems.
  • Excellent administration / organisational skills.
  • Ability to work to set deadlines and service levels.
  • Desirable
  • A good team spirit with proven team working skills.
  • Good attention to detail and concern for accuracy and quality of work
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Processing instructions for all new matters
  • Adhering to strict service levels
  • Ensuring that files are opened timeously to meet with specific court deadlines related to each file
  • Accurately entering all relevant data and information on to a centralised system
  • Be able to prioritise and organise your work efficiently and effectively to ensure all tasks are completed to specified deadlines
  • Being able to work flexibly and adjust to changes in priority of workload
  • Maintaining electronic files in line with business process and regulatory requirements

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support a hybrid working arrangement with 2 or 3 days working from the office and 2 or 3 days from home.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as a Legal Support Assistant?

You will be responsible for processing instructions for new matters, adhering to service levels, ensuring timely file openings to meet court deadlines, accurately entering data onto a centralised system, and maintaining electronic files in line with business requirements.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, excellent administration and organisational skills, and the ability to work to set deadlines and service levels.

Are there any desirable skills for this position?

Yes, desirable skills include a good team spirit with proven teamwork skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Where can this position be based?

This position can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

What is the culture like at DWF?

DWF fosters a culture that places colleagues at the centre of all that we do, ensuring that each team member feels valued and supported.

Is DWF an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, DWF is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

What kind of career development opportunities does DWF provide?

DWF offers the opportunity to develop your legal expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment, working on high-profile cases that shape the insurance industry.

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.

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