Legal Assistant Clinical Negligence

Legal Assistant Clinical Negligence At Prosperity Law LLP

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Part-time

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Fully stocked fridge and cupboards for breakfasts and lunches
• Private health cover

If you are interested in this role then please contact us at  so we can arrange an initial phone call to discuss the role in more detail.