SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Medical Protection Society Full time

Legal Assistant

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) have a great opportunity for a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) to join our in-house Cases Legal Team for 12 months. In this role, you will be part of our Legal Services team that is at the forefront of protecting the careers, reputation and financial risk of healthcare professionals worldwide - our members.

You will support and work alongside our Legal Advisers on their caseload of regulatory, inquest and disciplinary proceedings.

This role will expose you to the complex and interesting UK healthcare regulatory arena, representing and advising healthcare professionals. you will be expected to develop and use the full array of legal skills and judgement required to succeed as a legal professional. Former Legal Assistants have progressed to become Legal Advisers in the team.

We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible. This role has a blend of home and office-based working, to suit you and the needs of the business which is typically 1-2 days per week on-site.

Legal Assistants are an integral part of our multidisciplinary team with several key functions, which help to keep cases moving in the right direction. A successful Legal Assistant will feel empowered to take proactive steps in a case and will recognise when to refer an issue for guidance. Draft legal documents, including witness statements, instructions to experts and counsel

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Actively participate in team projects and with continued professional development

Holds or is working towards a legal qualification and / or has relevant legal work experience in healthcare law

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We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)

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Private Medical Cover

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Healthcare cash plan

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A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP

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Employee Assistance Programme

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A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are either invested into bettering the organisation, its employees and our products, or kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. Legal Assistant


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