Job Description
Location: BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full timeWe’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Legal Assistant to join our busy Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department. In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll support three fee earners with both legal and administrative tasks, while also contributing to the efficient running of the wider department. From assisting with case progression to managing incoming medical records and departmental post, you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative and committed team. Please note: prior legal administration experience in clinical negligence is essential for this role.What you’ll be doing:• Assisting fee earners with clinical negligence and personal injury casework, including drafting correspondence and preparing legal documents• Liaising with clients, medical experts, and third parties under supervision• Scanning, uploading, and organising medical records received in hard copy or CD format• Handling departmental post – opening, scanning, distributing, and sending• Carrying out general administrative duties for the department, such as filing, photocopying, and data entryWhat we’re looking for:• Legal experience in a clinical negligence setting (essential)• Excellent administrative and organisational skills• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks• Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal/case management systems• A professional, team-oriented approach and willingness to support the wider teamWhy join us?You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced department, working in a specialist area of law that makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer a friendly team environment and the chance to develop your legal skills further. Interested?To apply, please complete the application form and submit your CV on our website.You may have experience of the following: Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary, Personal Injury Legal Administrator, Legal Support Assistant – Clinical Claims, Clinical Negligence Caseworker, Medical Negligence Legal Assistant, PI Legal Support Specialist, Litigation Support Assistant – Medical Claims, Medico-Legal Administrator, Legal Case Assistant – Clinical Negligence, Legal Administrative Assistant – Personal Injury, etc. REF-221 421