Legal Administrative Assistant

Ref: 182-JH

Role: Legal Administrative Assistant

Salary: £23,500 – £27,500 Per Annum

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 09:00 – 17:00

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service
• Company pension with matched contributions increasing to 6% after 3 years
• Westfield Health Mosaic Scheme
• Discounted city centre parking
• Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home after training)
• Flexible working hours available

Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to a busy Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who enjoys working in a professional environment and delivering outstanding client service.

The role:

• Providing administrative support to Fee Earners and the wider Clinical Negligence team
• Opening new client files and completing onboarding processes
• Maintaining case files, including file management, archiving and document control
• Supporting diary management, identity checks, anti-money laundering checks and disbursement processing
• Drafting correspondence, completing legal forms and preparing documentation
• Managing telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate data on the Case Management System
• Supporting the continuous improvement of administrative processes
• Assisting other departments where required

The successful candidate:

• Previous legal administration experience is preferred
• Experience within Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury is advantageous but not essential
• Good understanding of medical terminology
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach to work