Legal Assistant (Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury)

Key Duties:

• Legal Support:
  • Communicate effectively with clients, offering empathetic support, especially in emotionally challenging situations.
  • Draft routine correspondence, reports, and formal legal documents under the supervision of lawyers.
  • Obtain and review medical records, evidence, and other necessary documentation.
  • Attend client meetings with lawyers and assist with preparing materials for case meetings.
  • Assist in managing personal injury and clinical negligence claims, ensuring proper case progression.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the legal team.
  • Organize and manage client files, keeping them updated and in compliance with legal and firm standards.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining the lawyer’s calendar.
  • Ensure that all client data and case files are handled with confidentiality and in line with data protection regulations.
• Client Care & Compliance:
  • Maintain a client-focused approach, delivering exceptional service and ensuring clients’ needs are addressed with care and professionalism.
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations and firm policies throughout all aspects of the role.
  • Assist in managing deadlines and case schedules to ensure timely progression of claims.

• Experience:
  • Previous legal experience, ideally in personal injury and/or clinical negligence.
  • Understanding of legal processes and compliance within the legal sector.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Strong communication and listening skills, especially when supporting clients in sensitive situations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in IT, with the ability to manage legal databases and software systems.
  • A proactive and solution-focused approach to tasks.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Qualifications:
  • A legal qualification or knowledge is highly desirable.