Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Personal Injury | Legal 500
About You
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with over a year of experience in Personal Injury (PI) and/or Clinical Negligence? Are you seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a positive, professional individual with a client-focused approach who enjoys being part of a collaborative team to join a leading Legal 500 law firm with offices in Kent.
About the Team
Join a Personal Injury department, one that specialises in providing expert advice and assistance in personal injury and clinical negligence matters. The team operates in an open and welcoming environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration. The team works closely with other specialist departments within the firm to ensure comprehensive support for our clients.
Their partner-led approach ensures that all matters are handled with expertise and care, while also fostering the development of junior team members through a flexible team structure.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Legal Assistant / Paralegal, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality support to a well established and highly regarded Personal Injury team. You'll focus on specific aspects of the PI and clinical negligence process, providing essential assistance to fee earners. The work involves a wide range of matters : minor and severe, including brain injuries, back & spinal injuries as well as cycling accidents, surgery claims, dental & eye related claims etc. The team represent a diverse range of businesses and organizations, from sole traders to large corporations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Assisting fee earners in the management of a caseload.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, and medical practitioners, and keeping all parties informed of progress.
- Drafting legal documents and preparing routine correspondence.
- Updating and maintaining the case management system.
If you are looking for a new challenge, contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on / or apply directly below:
Alternatively, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £250 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new role.