Legal Secretary - Clinical Negligence

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

Job summary

A leading consumer law firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for their Clinical Negligence Team. The role involves managing a high volume of cases, preparing trial bundles, and performing various administrative tasks. The firm offers hybrid working, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities, making it an attractive position for legal professionals.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000

Health and Wellbeing programs

Free legal advice and discounted legal services

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases.
• Experience with administrative tasks in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume of cases including chasing medical reports.
• Prepare trial bundles and manage medical instructions.
• Assist Fee Earners and review CCTV footage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm providing a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a significant transformation across all areas of the business, focusing on people and technology, with the mission to give people easier access to our world-class legal services.

We are recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary for our Clinical Negligence Team in Sheffield

We seek a talented individual to handle a high volume of cases, including tasks such as chasing medical reports, reviewing records, and preparing trial bundles. Managing medical/treatment instructions, sending instructions to Counsel, paying disbursements, and drafting client correspondence are also key responsibilities. Additional duties include running retainers, assisting Fee Earners, reviewing CCTV footage, and booking legal hearings.

The role also involves administrative tasks such as arranging conferences, managing ledgers (client balances and aged debt), file transfers, and providing client updates.

Applicants should have previous legal secretarial experience; a law degree is not required.

Our Core and Voluntary Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must reside within a reasonable commute)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible and agile working environment
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per successful referral
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App offering health checks, Digital GP access, mental health support, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury support
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and meditation sessions
• Life Assurance
• Workplace pension
• Benefits Hub with discounts on cinema tickets, food, travel, and retail
• Free legal advice and discounted legal services

Professional Development:

We support your career growth through courses, training, and internal resources, including funding for professional qualifications and external training opportunities.

Our Values:

We aim to recruit top talent and uphold high legal standards. We value individuals who challenge norms, remove obstacles, and deliver exceptional customer service. Our approach is guided by the S+G Way, emphasizing our core values and work ethic.