Legal Assistant

8 hours ago

Oxford, United Kingdom RWK Goodman Full time

The asbestos disease team at RWK Goodman was established in 2013 and has grown significantly to a team of 20 - lead by Helen Childs and 3 other partners. Praised for their “compassion and excellent technical knowledge and tremendous commitment” and with a reputation for achieving results on complex and difficult claims, the team have pursued several landmark cases to Judgment. With teams based in London, Oxford and Bath RWK Goodman are members of the Mesothelioma UK Legal panel and are also on the legal panels for several support groups. The team specialises in mesothelioma and other asbestos related claims, all of which are issued in the High Court in London. Due to continued expansion the team are recruiting for a Legal Assistant based in Bath, Oxford, London or Swindon.

Key Responsibilities

Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners

Draft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions

Undertake basic legal processes, under supervision, such as assisting to process cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies.

Deal with new enquiries for the department

Support fee-earners by acting as a point of contact for 3rd parties (such as agents, referrers, experts and other solicitors), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport

Be open to and look for new ways of working

Coordinate team activities such as meetings, training or social activities

Make effective use of the relevant firm IT systems, working efficiently and streamlining processes where possible

Input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies. Take ownership of small projects where appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience within a Legal Assistant or Administrative role - Desirable

Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise - Essential

Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms - Essential

Strong written communication skills - Essential

Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management - Essential

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