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Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant - Chester

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Cheshire, Chester
Salary
£15000 - £19000 per annum
Closing date
6 Oct 2017
Reference
CMS029147'2002

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Practice area
Clinical negligence
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Paralegal
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

My client is a well known specialist legal firm based in Chester, due to continued growth they are seeking to recruit and experienced Legal Assistant within their Clinical Negligence team.

Job Description

This role involves dealing with the lifecycle of a case from pre-case enquiries and preparation of new reports, assisting with ongoing case work and conferences through to file closures. There will be daily contact with clients.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative booking in of new cases - creating a hard copy folder, entering relevant information onto our CRM
  • Checking reports for consistency, legal and general accuracy
  • To assist the Senior Staff in administration gathering folders, printing, labelling, invoicing etc.
  • First stage conference preparation. Post conference administration as required.
  • Assisting with the pre-case process, including checking for conflict of interest and liaising with clients by phone and email and sending out letters.
  • Managing the closure of files as appropriate.
  • Helping other members of staff with any task which is within skillset.

Ideal candidate

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Experience of working in a legal environment (desirable).
  • A proven desire to perform to a high level and always do the best job possible in the time available.
  • A proven ability to work effectively with autonomy but also work well within a team.
  • Clear telephone voice and good hearing and eyesight (with relevant corrective aids).
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience of working in a client facing role, demonstrating professionalism and courtesy at all times.

If you are interested in this position please contact Claire on 01772259121 or email me on c.rennison@clayton-legal.co.uk to discuss further.

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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