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Job title: Legal Secretary – Personal InjuryLocation: DoncasterSalary: £23,000 – £25,000This role is a vital part of our Claimant Serious Injury and Complex Claims teams, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic group with excellent career development prospects. The teams manage a diverse portfolio of high-end Fast Track, Intermediate Track, and Multi Track cases. You will play a key role in supporting fee earners with serious injury and complex personal injury matters, ensuring clients remain informed, and contributing to the overall success of the team.Key Responsibilities:Assist fee earners with their caseload, primarily focusing on RTA personal injury cases. Take instructions from fee earners and carry out tasks as directed. Manage client relationships, ensuring timely updates and communication. Draft legal documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim, Witness Statements, Disclosure Lists, and more. Request, gather, and review various records and documents related to cases. Source medical experts and coordinate medical appointments as needed. Follow up with various parties to ensure the timely receipt of requested information. Assist with obtaining and reviewing documents essential for case progress. Support the team with liability enquiries and investigations. Take on new claims and assist with initial case assessments. Conduct legal research to support fee earners and case progression. Skills & Competencies:Strong telephone communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage with clients and other parties. Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within the team. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage a busy workload. Strong self-management skills and the ability to work independently when necessary. Excellent written communication skills, with attention to detail when drafting legal documents. Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop professionally within the role. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams). Qualifications:Previous experience in a legal or claims-related role is advantageous, but not essential. A keen interest in personal injury law and a strong desire to build a career in this field. Why Join Us?Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values career progression. Gain exposure to a varied and challenging caseload. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in an expanding department. If you’re motivated, have strong organizational skills, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop within a legal environment, we’d love to hear from you!Additional Information:CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Legal Secretary – Personal Injury vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
