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Senior Legal Assistant - Medical Negligence My client is a leading law firm featured in The Times' Best Law Firms, who consistently achieve recognition in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. They are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join their Medical Negligence team in Southampton.Within the role you will have access to long-term career opportunities and be part of a team that truly values its staff. Their modern offices also boast a subsidised on-site restaurant/coffee shop. Working as part of a team of Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to four of the lawyers of the team, including one of the Partners and a Senior Associate, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including: 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, Skills and experience required: A Legal Assistant (or similarly qualified legal support professional) with prior experience in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury or Litigation. An individual with prior experience working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of 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. Whilst this position is offered full-time, they are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. There will also be scope for this person to split their time between working from home and in the office once settled. Benefits: As a career firm, my client rewards the work their people undertake with continued personal development opportunities. In most roles, they are open to supporting hybrid, flexible working and different work patterns. My client also offers great benefits including 28 days' annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, firmwide bonus scheme and a generous pension scheme.
My Southampton based client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join there friendly and supportive Medical Negligence team which is led by five highly experienced Partners whose unique mixture of experience ensures their clients receive the best possible service and secure significant settlements from their claims. Two of the Partners are qualified doctors, and other Partners in the team have acted in defence of medical negligence claims, meaning they have a valuable understanding of how the process works from the "other side". Day to Day: Our Senior Legal Assistants play a crucial role in the ongoing management of client matters and are instrumental in helping our lawyers achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Working as part of a wider team of Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to four of the lawyers of the team, including one of the Partners and a Senior Associate, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including: 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, What we look for: Our Firm is built on the value of being "human first" and, because of that, we are looking to attract those who have a passion for delivering excellent standards of client service, and the drive to continuously learn and improve. We are ideally looking for: 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. Please apply today, this is a fantastic firm and supportive team, offering excellent benefits and career development
A leading Southampton based Law firm is seeking an experience Serious Injury Legal Assistant to join there friendly, fast paced and supportive team. The role will be to provide a senior level of administrative support to the Personal Injury team. Through internal and external client service, team work, initiative, communication and self management act as an ambassador for the Department and firm at all times. Key responsibilities Administrative duties such as transcribing dictation, digital filing, hard copy filing (limited amounts), drafting letters, such as informing clients of dates and hearings, photocopying and scanning Prepare and assist with engagement letters Assist with file opening and billing. Act as initial filer re enquiries. Assist with printing, creating documents and sending letters and other administrative tasks Provides an efficient and effective service to clients, updating them and keeping them informed. To communicate at all times in a clear, polite and calm manner to clients, work colleagues and others. Assist and support more senior members of the team with work or tasks as required. To ensure that standards of quality and the reputation of the firm are maintained at all times. To support the effectiveness of the team by being positive and co-operative with all team members. To demonstrate commitment to the role, Department and through excellent punctuality, timekeeping and attendance. To demonstrate ability to time manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines. To take initiative for self development and accept changes and new challenges required to meet individual and Departmental objectives. Experience Knowledge of Personal Injury Litigation, court processes and efiling; Must be a good team player willing to work cooperatively with others. Good organisation with strong administration skills. Common sense, practical approach to problem solving. Able to produce a large quantity of work and complete tasks to strict deadlines. IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Experience such as Proclaim and BigHand desirable but not essential Some experience of case management systems would be desirable. Excellent internal stakeholder and client handling skills. Confident telephone skills. Ability to work under pressure. An interest in Personal Injury desirable. Pro-active in adopting and learning new legal technology Excellent communication skills both for internal stakeholders and our clients Empathy with clients who have often undergone life changing injuries. Please apply today, this role is working for a well established team, offering full training within a supportive team and further career development.
LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SOUTHAMPTON SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000) Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities. Role Responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions. You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for: Opening and closing of files Local Searches Maintenance of files Associated administrative duties Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents Person specification Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years. Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Outstanding client care skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communicator Collaborative Organised Ambitious Benefits and Rewards The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including: Potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year Social events Ongoing development opportunities