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Paralegal - Legal Advisory

🏒 DWF β€’ πŸ“ London, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Full Benefits Package

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Position Overview & Specifications

Paralegal – Catastrophic Personal Injury

DWF LLP is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our nationally recognised Catastrophic Injury Team; one of the largest in the UK.


At DWF we act for household name composite insurer clients and provide high quality advice on a wide range of multi-track matters that are of significant value, hence the work is hugely interesting.


You will join a dynamic and fast paced environment and gain access to top level industry training so if you are interested in working for an international legal business and developing your legal expertise then we want to hear from you!


As a Paralegal you will:

  • Provide support to a team who manage a multi-track, Catastrophic Injury caseload
  • Open and close files
  • Prepare court bundles
  • Review expert witness statements
  • Appoint experts
  • Update the case management system
  • Provide the highest level of client care at all times

Requirements: We are keen to speak with applicants who can demonstrate a genuine interest in Catastrophic Personal Injury work who possess the following;

  • Relevant legal qualifications i.e. LLB, potentially LPC (not essential)
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal or similar experience within a related area of law could be advantageous
  • An aptitude for learning and personal development
  • The ability to work well as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • We would welcome applications from those with Personal Injury experience and specifically in the areas of Disease or EL/PL.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business.


Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at DWF

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF 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.


Disability Support

As an inclusive employer, DWF wants to see every candidate performing at their best. Please log in to Clear Talents at http://www.cleartalents.com/apply/15RE7GlasNS tell us what reasonable adjustments you may need and to discover how we might improve your recruitment experience, examples of reasonable adjustments could include: additional time for exercises, a hearing induction loop, a request for information in an alternative format. DWF are committed to an ongoing programme of improvements to provide access to all.


Paralegal – Catastrophic Personal Injury

DWF LLP is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our nationally recognised Catastrophic Injury Team; one of the largest in the UK.


At DWF we act for household name composite insurer clients and provide high quality advice on a wide range of multi-track matters that are of significant value, hence the work is hugely interesting.


You will join a dynamic and fast paced environment and gain access to top level industry training so if you are interested in working for an international legal business and developing your legal expertise then we want to hear from you!


As a Paralegal you will:

  • Provide support to a team who manage a multi-track, Catastrophic Injury caseload
  • Open and close files
  • Prepare court bundles
  • Review expert witness statements
  • Appoint experts
  • Update the case management system
  • Provide the highest level of client care at all times

Requirements: We are keen to speak with applicants who can demonstrate a genuine interest in Catastrophic Personal Injury work who possess the following;

  • Relevant legal qualifications i.e. LLB, potentially LPC (not essential)
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal or similar experience within a related area of law could be advantageous
  • An aptitude for learning and personal development
  • The ability to work well as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • We would welcome applications from those with Personal Injury experience and specifically in the areas of Disease or EL/PL.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business.


Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at DWF

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF 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.


Disability Support

As an inclusive employer, DWF wants to see every candidate performing at their best. Please log in to Clear Talents at http://www.cleartalents.com/apply/15RE7GlasNS tell us what reasonable adjustments you may need and to discover how we might improve your recruitment experience, examples of reasonable adjustments could include: additional time for exercises, a hearing induction loop, a request for information in an alternative format. DWF are committed to an ongoing programme of improvements to provide access to all.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal - Legal Advisory roles across DWF's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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