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Legal Support Assistant

Exeter

Job Title: Legal Support Assistant (Legal Secretary)

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Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group) is one of the UK’s leading specialist medical negligence, personal injury, mental capacity and education law firms. Everything we do is about making life better for our clients and their family.

We are a national firm with deep local connections, dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable when they need it most. Our passion lies in delivering a service that reflects our core values.  Our goal is simple - helping our clients secure the best result for their future.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

  • Role: Legal Support Assistant (Legal Secretary)
  • Team: Abuse/Clinical Negligence
  • Location:  Exeter
  • Working Pattern: Full time
  • Why this role matters: Working on sensitive and often challenging cases representing individuals who have experienced physical abuse, and sexual abuse - our experienced and supportive team handles high profile cases offering an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we represent.

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What you’ll do

This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to continue using your existing legal secretarial experience to take responsibility for the progression of legal cases from start to finish and to support the team in a secretarial capacity.  It is a truly rewarding opportunity to work in a highly impactful area of law.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Be part of a team recognised as one of the leading industry specialists.
  • Offer full secretarial support to the team including file opening and accompanying maintenance procedures.
  • Assist with fee earner caseloads and day to day running of files.
  • Produce and amend precedent letters.
  • Organise conferences with Counsel and medical experts.
  • Support with financial management for each case including paying invoices.
  • Respond to queries on behalf of the lawyers.
  • Assist and support others within the team, as well as new enquiries.
  • Work to high pressure deadlines.
  • Due the nature of the environment, this role will have exposure to highly sensitive file notes.

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What we’re looking for

Someone who can demonstrate a proven track record of, and passion for, providing high quality secretarial support within a legal or professional services environment. 

  • A calm, resilient and compassionate nature, along with commitment to supporting our vulnerable client matters.
  • A proven track record of providing high quality administration / secretarial support.
  • Strong Word, Excel, Case Management, PDF docs and PowerPoint skills.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to deal with highly confidential information.
  • Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
  • A sensitive and tactful disposition with the ability to work on complex and at times heart wrenching cases.
  • The desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative, and friendly team.
  • A shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Enable Law, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and our communities. Here’s what makes us stand out:

  • An ambitious growth strategy that opens opportunities for our people to make their mark.
  • A client base that is diverse and includes:
    • Individuals and families affected by medical negligence or personal injury.
    • Those lacking capacity who require assistance in managing their financial affairs.
    • Children and young people seeking advice and support to access tailored educational solutions that meet their unique needs.
  • A culture built on our values of being trusted specialists, genuine and caring, inclusive and acting with integrity.
  • A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to patient safety, harm reduction, sustainability and giving back to our communities.
  • Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level, we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

  • Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
  • Enhanced parental leave policies.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
  • An open, flexible working environment.
  • Find out more about our benefits and work environment here at Enable Law

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Ready to apply?

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    • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
    • Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
  • Invited for interview?
    • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
    • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
    • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

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