Litigation Assistant

Clinical Negligence – Litigation Assistant - CardiffPermanent, full timeSalary: Competitive, plus benefitsLA/CN/JR/MAY24About Leigh DayWe are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About The Team

Our Clinical Negligence team represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment that causes injury or an existing condition to worsen. Our expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to brain injury, cerebral palsy and birth injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded includes a Five-figure settlement for a first-time mother suffering depression after delayed surgery and more than £30 million for lifelong care for a boy starved of oxygen at birth.

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Litigation Assistant to join the team and utilise our case management system, produce documents, filing, manage diaries, deal with clients, experts, counsel and other solicitors, prepare and check bundles and deal with other general administrative tasks.

Application Process

Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by 9th June 2024:

• A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period.
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• The completed application form.

Please submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the role as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.Commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionLeigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Bupa Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Free breakfasts & lunch every day