Legal Assistant - Clinical Negligence

Slater Gordon; Greater Manchester, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Clinical Support team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to support an award-winning Clinical Negligence team while developing your career in law. You will assist in setting up new client files, maintaining management information, and liaising with customers to ensure high standards of service. With a hybrid working model and a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including health and wellbeing programs, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to health and wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• Desire to progress within law and Clinical Negligence is beneficial.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in setting up new files and ensuring client care.
• Maintain management information using spreadsheets for analysis.

Skills

Client Care

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Data Management

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Clinical Support

We are currently recruiting a talented Legal Assistant to join our Clinical Support team, supporting our award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support fee earners in setting up new files and retaining customers, ensuring high levels of client care.
2. Maintain management information using spreadsheets for analysis purposes.
3. Liaise with potential customers and process customer correspondence to a high standard.
4. Work with the customer onboarding team as required, demonstrating high attention to detail.
5. Assist clinicians with instruction administration and other related matters.

Candidate Profile:

We encourage recent graduates to apply. A degree is not essential, but a desire to progress within law and Clinical Negligence is beneficial. We welcome all applicants.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week (must reside within a reasonable commute distance).
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options for up to 5 days.
• Access to the Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App for health and wellbeing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering webinars and counselling.
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury support.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including gym discounts, private medical insurance, and more.
• Life Assurance and Benefits Hub with discounts on various services.
• Free legal help and discounted legal services.

Professional Development:

We support your career growth through courses, professional qualification funding, external training, and internal resources to aid your continuous professional development.