Personal Injury Legal Assistant and PA to Partner (2 years’ experience)

IPS Group Limited; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary law firm in Coalville, UK, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant and PA. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting a Partner with PA duties, legal document preparation, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience within Personal Injury and strong audio and copy typing skills. Excellent grammar and attention to detail are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work and tech schemes

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support (flu jab vouchers, free eye tests)

Sociable working environment and regular staff events

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in Personal Injury.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and written communication required.

Responsibilities

• Support a Partner with PA duties and legal document preparation.
• Handle approximately 50% of role involving audio and copy typing.
• Provide administrative support within a busy department.

Skills

Audio typing

Copy typing

Legal document preparation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Tools

Proclaim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: An established, multi-disciplinary law firm is seeking a professional Legal Assistant and PA to support a Partner within a busy department. This full-time, office-based role involves a mix of PA duties, legal document preparation, and administrative support, with approximately 50% of the role involving audio and copy typing. The office is located within easy reach of major transport links, including two mainline stations.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• 2+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Personal Injury
• Strong audio and copy typing skills (50% of role)
• Experience producing legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
• Familiarity with PI procedures and legal software (Proclaim desirable)
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and written communication
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle-to-work and tech schemes
• Discounted gym membership and wellbeing support (flu jab vouchers, free eye tests)
• Sociable working environment with regular staff events and perks (free tea, coffee, fruit)

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Personal Injury Legal Assistant or PA seeking a new challenge, apply now with your CV to be considered.