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Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire SK117UX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Douglas Scott is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant for a leading Legal 500 client in Macclesfield, offering a salary between £24,000 and £28,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence.
  • Responsibilities include supporting the PI team, communicating with clients, drafting legal documents, and managing case files.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team or independently.
  • The firm offers benefits such as private healthcare, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a supportive work environment.
LEGAL ASSISTANTMACCLESFIELD - HYBRID£24,000 - £28,000Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Assistant join our leading Legal 500 Client. The role will be based at their Macclesfield office.If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for a Legal Assistant with 1+ years experience in Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence.The Role:
  • Full support to the PI team
  • Communicate effectively with clients, offering empathetic support, especially in emotionally challenging situations.
  • Draft routine correspondence, reports, and formal legal documents under the supervision of lawyers.
  • Obtain and review medical records, evidence, and other necessary documentation.
  • Attend client meetings with lawyers and assist with preparing materials for case meetings.
  • Assist in managing personal injury and clinical negligence claims, ensuring proper case progression.
  • Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the legal team.
  • Organize and manage client files, keeping them updated and in compliance with legal and firm standards.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining the lawyer's calendar.
  • Ensure that all client data and case files are handled with confidentiality and in line with data protection regulations.
The Candidate:
  • Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant in PI / Clinical Negligence of a minimum of 1 year
  • Understanding of legal processes and compliance within the legal sector
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
  • Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
  • Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
  • Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently
The firm are offering Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Assistant, based in or near Macclesfield, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.