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Clinical Negligence - Legal Assistant

Clinical Negligence - Legal Assistant

CRA Consulting

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Full Time

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The Clinical Negligence - Legal Assistant position is based in Sheffield, offering a salary range of £23,000 to £25,000.
Candidates are required to have previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar role with client contact.
Key responsibilities include managing client matters, preparing documentation, and liaising with clients and other professionals.
The role demands strong typing skills, proficiency in various software, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Applicants should possess excellent written and spoken English skills, along with a flexible and proactive attitude.

Job Title: Clinical Negligence - Legal AssistantSalary: £23,000 - £25,000Location: Sheffield, S1Key Tasks:Providing support to other fee earners, solicitors, and partners Managing matters at all stages, from taking the client's initial instructions through to archiving, in line with office and accounts procedures Obtaining and preparing file documentation. Liaising with clients, counsel, or other experts as appropriate. Taking contemporaneous notes during conferences. Liaising with the Accounts department to process disbursements and manage billing. Preparing electronic bundles. Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments as required. Continuously maintaining legal knowledge and skills. Contributing to business development efforts.Key Skills:Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to handle enquiries in a client-friendly and efficient manner.Good typing skills. Knowledge:Proficiency in Windows, Word, MS Teams, PDF documents, and Excel. Experience:Previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar role with client contact. Other:Flexible and proactive attitude. ???????Excellent written English for producing documents for clients, the court, and other parties. Strong spoken English for resolving telephone enquiries. A satisfactory absence record, or a valid explanation for high absenteeism. Ability to promote the firm's image effectively.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Clinical Negligence - Legal Assistant vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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