Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant, Bristol

Salary : Competitive Salary Hours : Full time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) Location : Davies and Partners Solicitors, 250 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience. It has a national reputation for excellence and strength in depth in a wide selection of legal services for businesses and individuals. We have offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon.Job Purpose To provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department in Bristol. This includes supporting three fee earners with legal assistant responsibilities and progressing clinical negligence cases under supervision, as well as managing key departmental administrative tasks.Key Duties and Responsibilities Legal and Case Support Assist three fee earners with legal tasks related to case progression Draft standard correspondence and assist in the preparation of legal documents Communicate with clients, medical experts, and other third parties under supervisionOrganise and maintain legal files, ensuring all documents are correctly filed and up to date Support fee earners in progressing cases under guidance, including liaising with courts and medical experts Monitor deadlines and key dates, ensuring timely reminders and follow-ups Conduct basic legal research as requiredDraft routine legal documentation and assist with case preparation Ensure all tasks are conducted in compliance with firm policies, procedures, and professional standards Administrative Duties Open, scan, and distribute incoming post for the department Prepare and send outgoing departmental postAccurately scan, upload, and manage medical records received in hard copy or CD format for disclosure, expert instruction, or audit purposes Maintain well-organised digital and physical filing systems Carry out general administrative support for the department, including photocopying, data entry, and other ad hoc tasks as requiredCompliance and Standards Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Clinical Negligence Law and comply with professional development requirements Exhibit flexibility to support team members during periods of absence (e.g. holidays/sickness) Adhere to best practices for preventing claims of professional negligenceAchieve agreed billing and productivity targets Act professionally and promptly in all client matters Person Specification Legal Status Right to live and work in the UK Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to appointment Education/Qualifications Proven experience in a Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury setting (essential)Skills/Knowledge Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred Experience supporting fee earners with case progression Familiarity with handling and organising medical records Strong administrative and organisational skills Knowledge of legal procedures and case progression stepsEffective use of case management systems and Microsoft Office Ability to work proactively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks High level of attention to detail and confidentiality Positive communication and interpersonal skills Adaptable and responsive to operational needs ComplianceAs part of our recruitment process, please note: References will be requested and followed up All CV gaps must be explained Proof of identity and qualifications will be required Reference requests will ask about any professional complaints or proceedings A criminal record check will be required from the Disclosure and Barring ServiceThis role meets the criteria for exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Equal Opportunities Davies and Partners Solicitors is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We comply with applicable national laws on non-discrimination.You may have experience in the following: Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant, Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Clinical Negligence Paralegal, Personal Injury Paralegal, Legal Secretary (Clinical Negligence), Litigation Support Assistant, Medical Negligence Legal Assistant.REF-228 761 TPBN1_UKTJ