Legal Assistant - Clinical Negligence

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join its award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Manchester. This role is crucial for supporting fee earners, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing customer correspondence with precision. The company offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid options, and is committed to professional development, providing resources for career growth. If you are a recent graduate or have a passion for law, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave

Access to health services

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in setting up new files and retaining customers.
• Maintain management information via spreadsheets and liaise with customers.

Skills

Client Care

Attention to Detail

Communication

Legal Knowledge

Education

Degree in Law or Related Field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Legal Assistant - Clinical Negligence, Manchester

Client: Slater Gordon

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 75df676ac2f2

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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

The role involves supporting fee earners in setting up new files, retaining customers, and ensuring high levels of client care. Other duties include maintaining management information via spreadsheets, liaising with potential customers, processing customer correspondence with high attention to detail, and working with the customer onboarding team as needed.

The position also requires assisting clinicians with instruction administration and other relevant tasks.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. A degree is not mandatory, but a desire to progress in law and Clinical Negligence is beneficial. We consider all applicants for this role.

What we offer in return:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live reasonably close)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible environment
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App for health services
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts and private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
• Free legal help and discounted legal services

Professional Development:

We support your career development with courses, training, and resources. Funding is available for professional qualifications and external training to help you grow within our firm.