Legal Assistant

Our Client, a leading Law firm based in Southampton, seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Medical Negligence team.

Core Duties will include:

• Initial advice and guidance to new clients.
• Acting as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the course of a matter – responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner.
• Take an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts and clients both internal and external.
• File opening and closure (and associated due diligence).
• Supporting the credit control process by creating bills and liaising with accounts to arrange payment of disbursements and client account payments.
• Administrative tasks such as creating bundles, typing from dictation, collating medical records, and court e-filing.
• Using the case management system to maintain up-to-date information on clients and their matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a career Legal Assistant who is looking for that “next step” opportunity that entails more responsibility and a greater level of involvement in the day-to-day management of client matters. This would also suit a Senior / Legal Assistant with longer-term ambitions to become a Paralegal or a qualified lawyer.

Ideal Candidates must have:

• A Legal Assistant (or similarly qualified legal support professional) with prior experience working as part of a Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, or Litigation Team.
• An individual with prior experience working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of real interest.
• Familiarity with time recording and experience with working toward a small fee target would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Engaging, empathetic, and friendly communication style, with the ability to interact confidently with clients (and their families) who are going through an extremely difficult time.
• Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and a naturally proactive approach to your duties.
• Somebody who is flexible, dependable, and able to take the initiative.
• A willingness to get “stuck in” and support others across the team when needed.
• An ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.