Job Description

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury & Industrial Disease

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly regarded Personal Injury team within a respected UK law firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior solicitors on complex cases involving serious injuries and industrial disease claims, including asbestos-related matters.

This position offers a strong foundation for those looking to develop a legal career in personal injury and industrial disease litigation. You'll gain hands-on experience, engage directly with clients, and contribute to case management, legal research, and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Handling new client enquiries and providing first-line support Assisting with complex personal injury and asbestos/mesothelioma claims Drafting legal correspondence and court documents Preparing court bundles and conducting defendant research Drafting supporting documents such as care statements and Part 8 proceedings Supporting marketing efforts, including social media management, article writing, and attendance at charity events General administrative support and case file management using various legal and office systems (e.g., iManage, MatterSphere, Outlook 365)

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in claimant personal injury or asbestos-related work is desirable Good understanding of personal injury and industrial disease law Confident communicator, comfortable speaking with clients Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Motivated, organised, and eager to learn

Benefits Package:

25 days annual leave Pension scheme with matched contributions Life assurance (5x salary) Travel season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Health cash plan (Medicash) "Bring your dog to work" days Birthday day off One paid charity day per year Weekly wellbeing hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PI - Boyes Turner