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6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Department:Professional and Commercial Risk Department:Professional and Commercial Risk Location:LeedsDescriptionWe are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Paralegal to play an integral role in our thriving Professional & Commercial Risk team.Our team provides expert legal advice to clients across an engaging mix of professional disciplines, including Professional Indemnity, Commercial Litigation and Housebuilder Disputes.You'll predominantly assist in our Housebuilder Disputes team, but there will be plenty of opportunity to work with the wider team to gain a breadth of experience. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and autonomy, providing the perfect opportunity to build your career.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting in all aspects of high value work for our clients Taking ownership of less complex claims, gaining greater autonomy as you develop Dealing with Data Subject Access Requests (submitted under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) received by our key Housebuilder clients Acting as a point of contact for clients and providing a high level of service at all times, responding to their requests and complaints under the Consumer Code for Homebuilders and the New Homes Quality Code Other specific responsibilities including but not limited to: Legal research, document analysis and bundle preparation, supporting marketing/BD activity, and contributing to non-fee earning activity as appropriateSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential:Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail Eager to learn and grow, curious to understand problems and work towards solutions Ability to collaboratively and professionally handle day-to-day issues Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives Excellent IT skills, including Word and OutlookDesirable:Some experience in a relevant position Experience working in a target-driven, commercial environment Commercial awareness and an interest in broader business issuesWe are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.Note for Recruitment Agencies DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@ or csgrecruitment@Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DAC Beachcroft by 2x Chatham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Orpington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom 38 minutes ago Senior Legal Executive Assistant - RemoteLeeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Gillingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Legal Secretary (Corporate) Bi-lingual (French / English)Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Basildon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Faversham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Leeds, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr