Legal Assistant

Prosperity Law LLP is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing and vibrant Manchester Office as a Legal Assistant. Working within the Clinical Negligence team to support the fee earners in the team with a variety of clinical negligence related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners in the management of their caseload of Clinical Negligence matters by undertaking various tasks as supervised by the fee earners.
• Drafting documents and correspondence under supervision.
• Dealing with new enquiries.
• Updating and meeting with clients.
• Undertaking research to support fee earners.
• Obtaining medical records.
• Liaising with the courts.
• Liaising with a wide variety of 3rd parties in the course of progressing matters.
• Supporting fee earners with various administrative tasks and file/case management.
• Keeping up to date with key changes in the relevant law and procedure and ensuring that clients are informed of any changes that may affect them.

Requirements

• Strong technical IT skills.
• At least 2 years of experience in an assistant role in a clinical Negligence team within a law firm.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on client service.

NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach an agreement on any changes.

Benefits (Subject to eligibility)

• Discounted or free food
• Private health cover