Senior Legal Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join a High Value Personal Injury team, supporting a Fee Earner on complex, multi-track claims. The position offers excellent scope for career progression the previous assistant has recently been promoted internally to a Fee Earner role, and the same pathway is available for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking initial instructions from clients and preparing draft witness statements
• Preparing draft letters of claim and other correspondence
• Managing court timetables and ensuring compliance with deadlines
• Liaising with experts, counsel, and clients, and dealing with general enquiries
• Attending conferences with counsel (both in person and remotely)
• Taking witness statements relating to liability and quantum
• Conducting research into legal and quantum issues
• Preparing key court documents such as claim forms, particulars of claim, and schedules of loss
• Instructing and briefing counsel as required
• Providing ongoing legal support to the supervising Fee Earner

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience or qualifications to perform successfully at Senior Legal Assistant (Grade A Fee Earner) level
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, MOJ portal procedures, and Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle pressure effectively
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Compassion, empathy, and excellent communication abilities

Whats on Offer

• Clear career progression with a direct pathway into Fee Earner roles
• The opportunity to work on high-value, complex Personal Injury cases in a supportive and professional environment
• Competitive salary and benefits