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Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant

United Kingdom, Sheffield Employment contract 24000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 18, 2025
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Job Description

A Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant/Secretary is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Legal 500 law firm based in Sheffield. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. My client is an award winning, chambers rated firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant/Secretary to join their highly regarded department where you will support solicitors in delivering an exceptional service to clients pursuing medical negligence claims.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Clinical Negligence department
  • Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence using digital dictation
  • Manage diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings and travel as required
  • Liaise professionally with clients, medical experts, and other legal professionals
  • Maintain accurate case management records and file documentation
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and post in a timely and efficient manner

Requirements

  • 1 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant within Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or a related litigation area
  • Experience working with an electronic case management system
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and professional approach

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours/hybrid working
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
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