Personal Injury Legal Assistant

2M Legal; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chichester is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant to support fee earners and manage client interactions. The role requires a proactive and organized individual with previous secretarial experience. You will be responsible for preparing legal documents, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring confidentiality. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team within a reputable firm offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury preferred but not essential.
• Previous secretarial experience required.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with experts, counsel, and the court.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries and handle client queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Solid academic background

Tools

Proclaim Case Management

Job description

About the job Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Personal Injury Secretary / Administrative Assistant
Chichester
Full-time - Office-based
Competitive salary (based on experience)

Our client is a highly respected, long-established law firm with a reputation for excellence and in the Personal Injury team.
They're now on the lookout for a confident, proactive secretary/administrator to join them and help keep things running like clockwork.

What you'll be doing:
You'll be the go-to person for keeping our fee earners supported and our clients feeling cared for. Expect variety, responsibility, and a team that genuinely values what you bring.

• Liaising with experts, counsel, witnesses, and the court
• Preparing correspondence and legal documents (audio and copy typing)
• Using accounting and time recording software
• Checking documents for accuracy
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and handling client queries
• General admin: scanning, photocopying, preparing mail
• Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

What were looking for:
You don't need to tick every box but if you've got experience in personal injury and love being the calm, capable presence in a busy team, we want to hear from you.

• Solid academic background
• Previous secretarial experience (PI preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with Proclaim Case Management is a bonus but we'll train you
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Confident communicator with a warm, professional manner

The Firm:
With a people-first culture. You'll be joining a team that's supportive, down-to-earth, and genuinely passionate about what we do. This role is fully office-based in Chichester.

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