Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant for a permanent, full-time job based in Macclesfield. This rewarding Personal Injury Legal Assistant job offers an excellent work-life balance, featuring 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, the office closed over Christmas, and free parking available nearby. Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with an early finish at 2pm on Fridays. Regular social events and supportive leadership ensure a positive team culture. The firm encourage career progression at every level.
Job Responsibilities
As a Personal Injury Legal Assistant, you will support solicitors in delivering outstanding legal services to individuals with personal injury claims. The main responsibilities in this Personal Injury Legal Assistant job include:
- Managing and organising personal injury case files from start to finish, ensuring all documents and information are accurate and up-to-date.
- Drafting legal documents, preparing court forms, and composing statements under solicitor supervision.
- Acting as a point of contact for clients, answering their questions, and supporting them throughout the claims process.
- Providing comprehensive administrative and operational support, including managing correspondence, organizing meetings, and assisting the team with a high volume of tasks.
- Conducting legal research to help with case strategy and providing useful information for legal advice.
- Communicating effectively with clients, witnesses, courts, and other relevant parties involved in the cases.
- Logging new claims and actively tracking ongoing case progress using claim management systems.
Person Specification
The successful Personal Injury Legal Assistant will demonstrate a strong commitment to personal injury law and client care. To thrive in this job, you must have:
- Previous experience with case preparation, drafting legal documents, and file management.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to liaise confidently with clients and witnesses.
- Proficiency in office software (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal IT/case management systems.
Benefits and Rewards
You will benefit from joining a collaborative legal team at a respected personal injury solicitors in Macclesfield. The Personal Injury Legal Assistant job provides:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Office closed over Christmas
- Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.30pm and early finish at 2pm on Fridays
- Free parking available nearby
- Supportive leadership and investment in your career progression
Additional benefits may include excellent pension, flexible working hours, and ongoing professional development.
About the Law Firm
The firm is a recognised Legal 500 practice, highly regarded for personal injury work in Macclesfield and surrounding areas. Operating from a thriving Macclesfield office, the firm has specialist teams dedicated to representing individuals and achieving the best results in personal injury matters. It is known for its team spirit, progressive culture, and supporting career development for those in Legal Assistant jobs. The firm’s values centre around helping injured clients recover compensation and support.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience make you a fit for this Personal Injury Legal Assistant job. Alternatively, if you want to know more about this career-enhancing Personal Injury Legal Assistant job, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential conversation about your career.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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