Medical Protection Society
Legal Assistant
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London (hybrid)
6 month FTC
£24,500 - £30,000 DOE
At MPS, our Global Legal team plays a vital role in protecting the careers, reputations, and professional interests of healthcare professionals around the world. Working across a range of regulatory, disciplinary, and medico-legal matters, the team delivers trusted legal support and guidance that helps members navigate complex and often challenging situations.
We're looking for a Legal Assistant to join the team on a six-month fixed-term contract based in London. Supporting Legal Advisers, you'll help manage cases from inception to resolution, maintain accurate case documentation, liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality legal service that is trusted and valued by our members.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a legal, claims, or regulatory environment who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative, purpose-driven legal team with an international reach.
Main Responsibilities
- Support Legal Advisers with regulatory, disciplinary, and medico-legal cases.
- Maintain accurate case files, correspondence, and documentation.
- Obtain and organise medical records and other case evidence.
- Track deadlines and ensure actions are completed on time.
- Liaise with members, experts, counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare legal documents, attendance notes, and case summaries.
- Help resolve member queries and provide excellent customer service.
- Identify and escalate risks while following policies and procedures.
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The Ideal Candidate
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with experience in a legal, claims, regulatory, or insurance environment.
- Understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- A Law Degree, LPC, CILEX qualification, or knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage.
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