Legal Assistant

1 week ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Medical Defence Shield Full time

Medical Defence Shield (MDS) is a representative body for Professionals, including Doctors and Dentists, which offers medical defence protection. We have an in-house legal team and specialist advisors that offers professional support and assistance for members with employment and regulatory matters.

Due to the ongoing success of the business, we are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Legal Assistant. As part of this role, you will be working closely with the in-house legal and advisory teams and will be required to support as necessary.

**Main purpose of job**:
To manage in-house casework and provide legal and administrative support to the legal and advisory teams, as well as administrative support to the MDS office.

**Main Duties**:

- Provide general administrative and legal support.
- Performing legal research tasks.
- Drafting letters and advice.
- Preparing court bundles and collating documentary evidence and disclosure.
- Participating with, and working on, client files.
- Administratively support court proceedings
- Participate in team meetings and attend networking events/get involved in business development.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Graduate or equivalent
- Previous legal support experience is desirable
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent telephone manner
- Good written and oral communication skills and ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task workload within a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Good common sense with a willingness to manage cases and assume responsibility
- Fast learner

**The Benefits**:

- Excellent on the job training and internal development
- Mixture of remote and office working

**Job Types**:

- Full time

**The Successful Applicant will have**:

- Graduate Degree or equivalent

Pay: £23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a law degree?
- Do you have previous experience working as a Legal Assistant?
- Do you have previous experience working in an office/administration role?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford, MK40 2BP

Application deadline: 09/06/2025

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