Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant

We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Clinical Negligence Department.

Wake Smith is a multi-accredited firm, which has been established in Sheffield for more than 200 years. As one of the leading practices in the region, the firm has built an enviable reputation for forging successful professional relationships and providing exceptional client care.

The successful Legal Assistant will provide integral administrative support to the Head of Department and fee earners within the Clinical Negligence team.

Responsibilities will include producing high quality and timely correspondence, responding to telephone calls and email enquiries, completing forms and preparing Court documents and electronic bundles, undertaking audio and copy typing of letters and documents, undertaking diary management tasks, dealing with file opening processes and invoicing and billing procedures.

Experience of or ability to administer and progress cases using an electronic Case management System is essential.

Candidates must have experience in working in a similar role, ideally within Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury department and have a detailed understanding of the funding of Clinical Negligence cases as they will have day to day responsibility for co-ordinating any appropriate audits for the purposes of Legal Aid and ATE providers.

In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a confident and pro-active approach, and the ability to apply a high level of attention to detail in their work.

For further information or to apply for this position please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]