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.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
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 families.
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.
The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Legal PA
- Team: Personal Injury
- Location: Southampton
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Why this role matters: This opportunity is ideal for someone with secretarial experience who is ready to take ownership of case progression and provide high-quality support in a meaningful and dynamic legal environment.
In this role, you’ll:
- Deliver high-quality legal secretarial support to fee earners in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Prepare, collate and organise case bundles for medical experts, counsel, the Courts and other third parties.
- Manage complex diary schedules and coordinate travel arrangements to ensure fee earners are fully prepared for meetings and commitments.
- Oversee matter setup and ensure compliance with internal risk and regulatory procedures.
- Draft, amend, and maintain precedent letters and house-style documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders on behalf of fee earners, ensuring clarity and consistency.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a committed and driven individual looking to take their career to the next level, someone with:
- A proven track record of providing high-quality administration/secretarial support within a legal/medical/professional services environment.
- Previous experience with Personal Injury and/or Medical Negligence is highly desirable but not essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g. BundleDocs/MedBrief or similar).
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
- Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
- The desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and friendly team.
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.
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.
- Private health care, 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 Life at Enable Law
Ready to apply?
- Hit the “Apply Today” button.
- 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.
Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.