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Legal Assistant Clinical Negligence

Slater & Gordon (UK) LLP
Job LocationManchester
EducationNot Mentioned
SalarySalary negotiable
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Negligence legal assistant with exceptional communication skills who will join our specialist clinical negligence department in Manchester and help us deliver a world-class client service to our clients. As the Legal Assistant you will support the fee earning colleagues by completing administrative legal tasks to ensure that all cases are completed in budget and on time.Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon’s business: We take pride in the quality of instructions we secure and the unfailing support we provide to our clients. You’ll need talent, ambition, focus and drive. We’ll also need you to have fantastic organisational skills and attention to detail.At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.If that sounds like you, and you’re looking for a stimulating and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.Responsibilities to include:

  • Provide administrative support to fee earners as directed to ensure effective and efficient administration, management, and maintenance of files from opening to archiving.
  • Effectively handle post (incoming, outgoing, and filing). Ensure filing system is kept tidy and in accordance with National Practice Standards.
  • Screen telephone calls and take relevant messages or deal with enquiries where possible from clients, executives, and others.
  • Independently prepare precedent letters, simple letters, attendances, and internal memoranda as appropriate and provide effective support, guidance, and delegation to colleagues.
  • Court work: lodge documents and completion of court forms may be required.
  • Conduct legal research where required
  • Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed, to support fee earners in the achievement of their personal fee budget
    • About You:
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant
  • Excellent typing skills (minimum 60wpm)
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or relevant work experience
  • Sound knowledge of legislation and legal process relevant to own Practice Group
  • A willingness to learn and must be a quick learner
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Ability to cope with tight deadlines
    • What we offer in return.We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.
  • Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.

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