LEGAL ASSISTANT
MACCLESFIELD - HYBRID
£24,000 - £28,000
Douglas Scott are on the lookout for an excellent, proactive, and self-motivated Legal Assistant to join our leading Legal 500 Client. The role will be based at their Macclesfield office. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing, and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for a Legal Assistant with 1+ years experience in Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence.
The Role:
1. Full support to the PI team
2. Communicate effectively with clients, offering empathetic support, especially in emotionally challenging situations.
3. Draft routine correspondence, reports, and formal legal documents under the supervision of lawyers.
4. Obtain and review medical records, evidence, and other necessary documentation.
5. Attend client meetings with lawyers and assist with preparing materials for case meetings.
6. Assist in managing personal injury and clinical negligence claims, ensuring proper case progression.
7. Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the legal team.
8. Organize and manage client files, keeping them updated and in compliance with legal and firm standards.
9. Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining the lawyer's calendar.
10. Ensure that all client data and case files are handled with confidentiality and in line with data protection regulations.
The Candidate:
1. Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant in PI / Clinical Negligence of a minimum of 1 year
2. Understanding of legal processes and compliance within the legal sector
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
5. Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
6. Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
7. Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently
The firm is offering Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Assistant, based in or near Macclesfield, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk.
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