Associate

DAS Law are seeking an Associate to join our friendly and growing Volume Litigation Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to proactively handle a caseload of personal and commercial contract cases for both Claimants and Defendants. The successful application can expect a caseload of largely Fast Track value cases, together with some complex Small Claims.

Within this role, you can expect to handle cases from receipt of instructions, through to negotiation of settlements. You’ll be required to litigate where necessary and progress the case through all stages of the litigation process.

Providing an excellent customer service to all clients of DAS Law is essential, whilst approaching claims management efficiently and with the necessary commercial awareness. As you’ll be joining a growing team you may be required to support junior colleagues.

This is a progressive and fast-paced role and will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to get involved with a diverse range of litigation and dispute management.

We are keen to hear from candidates with previous experience and sound knowledge of contract law and the Civil Procedure Rules. You will have experience of the litigation process and issuing court proceedings for Fast Track value cases on the Damages Claims Portal.

Excellent communications skills are key, and you will have the ability to adapt your style of communication to ensure excellent client care. You will be able to demonstrate a commercial awareness and understanding of wider business targets, as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Whilst nota supervision role, we would be keen to hear from anyone who wishes to develop technical supervision skills.

Ideally you will hold relevant qualifications (LLB/LPC/ILEX/GDL or equivalent) but this is not essential.

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. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package, including:

• 25 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
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme
• 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
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips

Whilst this is a full-time position, at DAS we support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

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.