Job Description

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Team

Location: Oldham (Office-based role)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)

We are seeking a lively, reliable, and committed Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury team at our newly opened Oldham office. This is a fully office-based position and an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in law, with clear progression opportunities to a Claims Handler role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting fee earners within the Personal Injury department Answering incoming telephone calls from clients and third parties in a professional and courteous manner Dealing with client queries where appropriate and ensuring matters are passed on correctly Taking accurate and detailed messages and relaying them promptly Chasing liability updates from insurers and third parties Updating clients on the progress of their claims Drafting legal and non-legal correspondence Speaking with new clients and taking initial claim details Performing vetting and compliance checks Accurately inputting information onto the case management system Maintaining strict data confidentiality at all times General office duties including incoming and outgoing post
About You

The successful candidate will be:

Professional, friendly, and approachable Reliable, committed, and well-organised A strong team player with a positive attitude Confident and clear when communicating with clients by phone and in writing Literate with strong written English and good computer skills
Experience

Previous claims handling, legal assistant, or similar experience in a related field is preferred, but not essential Experience within personal injury or legal services will be an advantage
What We Offer

Full-time, stable position in a growing firm Supportive team environment On-the-job training and development Progression opportunities to a Claims Handler role Modern working environment in our new Oldham office
If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to build a long-term career in the legal sector, we would love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Transport links
Work Location: In person