Location: Exeter
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working available
The Opportunity
Our client is a highly regarded regional law firm with an outstanding national reputation for its work in clinical negligence. Its specialist team is recognised within the top tier of both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and acts for individuals and families throughout the UK.
An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic Secretary / Legal Assistant to join the firm’s friendly, experienced and growing Clinical Negligence team in Exeter.
The team handles a broad range of medical negligence claims, with particular expertise in complex and high-value cases arising from birth injuries. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly experienced specialist lawyers while providing essential administrative and secretarial support.
The work is varied, fast-paced and client-focused. As clients and their families may be dealing with difficult and sensitive circumstances, a calm, professional and compassionate approach will be particularly important.
Your responsibilities
You will provide proactive support to members of the Clinical Negligence team, helping them to remain organised and work efficiently. Your duties will include:
- Completing audio and copy typing
- Proofreading, formatting and updating dictated work
- Producing letters and other legal documents
- Responding to telephone and email enquiries from clients
- Managing diaries and arranging appointments
- Booking conferences with medical experts and counsel
- Retrieving, storing and organising documents
- Assisting with requests for bank transfers
- Preparing account receipts, payments and bills
- Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records
- Opening, closing and archiving client files
- Providing wider administrative support to the fee-earning team
About you
Previous experience in a secretarial, administrative or professional support position is required. Experience within a law firm would be advantageous but is not essential, as full consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the right transferable skills and a genuine desire to develop within a leading legal team.
You will be:
- Highly organised and comfortable helping others to manage their workloads
- Accurate, with excellent attention to detail
- Reliable, proactive and willing to use your initiativeAdaptable and equipped with a positive, can-do attitude
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with clients and their families
- Calm and professional when working in a busy environment
- Capable of balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
- A collaborative team member who enjoys working towards shared goals
- Keen to learn and develop your skills
What’s on offer?
Our client recognises that its people are its most important asset and is committed to creating a supportive workplace in which colleagues can develop and reach their full potential.
You will benefit from:
- A permanent, full-time position within a nationally recognised specialist team
- The opportunity to learn from experienced clinical negligence lawyers
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing
- A comprehensive range of colleague benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced secretary or administrator who would like to develop a career within a respected and highly specialised legal team.
Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.
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Clinical Negligence Secretary / Legal Assistant in Exeter employer: Legal Southwest Ltd
Join a long-established and highly regarded law firm in the beautiful coastal town of Looe, where you will be valued as part of a close-knit team that prioritises collaboration and community engagement. With flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments, this role offers a supportive environment for professional growth while managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload. Experience the satisfaction of making legal processes accessible for clients and enjoy the autonomy of leading the Looe office within a firm known for its friendly and approachable service.
