Legal Support Assistant

DWF; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal business in Glasgow is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join their insurance team. The role involves processing new matters and ensuring timely file openings to meet court deadlines. Candidates should possess relevant legal qualifications, basic IT skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility in office and home work. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and high-quality client service.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Legal or Law qualifications, with a personal interest in Scottish law.
• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills.
• Excellent administration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing instructions for all new matters.
• Ensuring that files are opened on time according to court deadlines.
• Maintaining electronic files in line with regulations.

Skills

Legal or Law qualifications

IT and keyboard skills

Excellent administration skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Why join us?

Joining the DWF Insurance team offers you the chance to work with a market-leading legal team that is at the forefront of the UK insurance sector.

As a Legal Support Assistant in our team, you’ll be supporting the Insurance Division with the opening of a variety of files and capturing all data on a centralised system. Our team is known for its deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to our clients, who include some of the UK’s leading insurers.

At DWF, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment, working on high-profile cases that shape the insurance industry. If you’re looking to advance your career in general insurance law and want to be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and client service, DWF is the ideal place for you.

The role can be based from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement with 2 or 3 days working from the office and 2 or 3 days from home.

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.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Legal or Law qualifications, with personal interest in Scottish law.
• 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.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.