Associate (FTC)

We have a great opportunity for an Associate to join our Complex Litigation Department on a fixed-term basis until May 2025. The successful candidate will look to join a friendly and supportive team that benefits from a steady supply of high-quality litigation from DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Group, whilst holding responsibility for managing a case load of multi-track personal injury claims.

This is an interesting and varied role, which includes RTA, EL and PL claims. You will ensure our customers receive the highest standard of service, whilst adhering to regulatory and company processes. In addition, you will deliver on SLA's, KPI's and financial and performance targets to drive efficiency and performance within the wider team.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. There is a genuine commitment to giving our people early responsibility and the expectation is that the successful candidate would run cases from inception to trial . Only a stone’s throw from Bristol Temple Meads station, we have newly refurbished and modern city centre offices where our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We support flexible working options, and are happy to discuss part-time hours for this opportunity..

We offer a highly competitive benefits package including a generous pension, group income and legal protection and a host of products aimed at wellbeing, including a Sports and Social club and discounted gym memberships.

About You:

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate experience managing a full caseload in a commercial manner either through the courts and litigation or the use of mediation and other ADR techniques. Litigation experience is essential, and it is desirable that you will have experience of EL, PL and RTA work.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

* A client focus in your approach to work, striving to provide a quality and efficient service to clients

* High levels of technical ability in procedural matters

* Previous experience managing a full case load in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

* Experience of working in an SRA regulated environment is essential.

There are exciting times ahead for DAS Law as part of the wider DAS UK Group and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high quality legal solutions accessible and affordable. 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 and free eye tests

* 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 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. If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you