Associate

Why join usNurturing 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

Responsibilities Maintain a high level of quality in work and always meet the service level commitments made to the client

Quickly grasp subject matter fundamentals of the project and raise questions on the project matters to accurately understand the client requirements

Write insightful subject matter escalations in a client-ready manner to help the project team get aligned with the client s approach

Ensure consistent target attainment across all projects

Assist the team in reaching project milestones

Foster a healthy competitive spirit within the team

Demonstrate adaptability and scalability by seamlessly performing at the highest level across different practice areas, such as Litigation Investigations, Contract Management, Compliance, Legal Research and Cyber Security Incident Response

Work with flexible approach to accommodate shifts in workload priorities

Perform administrative tasks assigned by the project managers and assist Senior Associates by sharing their workload

Be updated with the latest trends in the legal services industry

Generate ingenious ideas to streamline project processes

Think creatively and challenge the status quo

Timely complete all mandatory organizational and skill-based trainings

Successfully clear the project screening assessments designed to evaluate understanding of the subject matter

Proactively upskill by leveraging DWF s wide database of self-driven trainings

What will help you succeed in this roleBachelor s or master s degree in law

Proficient in analysing and evaluating diverse documents, such as contractual agreements (for summarization and redlining), communications (for relevancy and privilege), compliance-related files, and confidential personal information

Up to three (3) years of relevant work experience

Working knowledge of industry-leading Legal Technology platforms used for eDiscovery, Contract Lifecycle Management, Compliance, Legal Research or Cyber Incident Reviews

Candidates with additional certifications may have an edge- - E

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Certification for any recognized Legal Technology, Certification in Basics of Six Sigma, Certification for business use of MS World Applications (Excel/PPT/Word) Experience of creating Boolean searches, Keyword Searches, QC workflows etc

Sound understanding of eDiscovery process-- Basic contract redlining skills

Experience of working on contractual clauses paraphrasing / summarization / abstraction

Sound understanding of due diligence, legal research, compliance requirements

Expertise in identifying and handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), along with a comprehensive grasp of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring adherence to privacy laws and regulations

What we offerAt 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 q