Overview
Job Introduction
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.
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.
Role Responsibility
- 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.
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.
Package Description
Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:
- Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
- 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)
- Private Medical Cover
- Healthcare cash plan
- 6x salary death in service
- Paid volunteering day
- A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers
About the Company
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation
for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional
interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United
Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert
problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that
benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to
expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or
claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible
service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in
People Silver award.
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