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    4. Legal Assistant Placement (Major Trauma Services) 2025
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    We are currently offering an opportunity for an undergraduate studying for their Law degree to join a placement scheme in our Major Trauma Services (MTS) Team.

    We are different - although a Top 100 Law firm, we strive to be 'Human First' in everything we do. This means we truly care about our teams as well as our clients. We give people the space and flexibility in where and how they work so they are able to provide the best experience to our teams and clients alike.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic future lawyer to get some hands-on practical work experience, and to see what legal practice looks like outside of lectures and seminars!

    Here is what some of our former placement students had to say about the scheme:

    "I had never worked within the legal industry and wanted to use the opportunity to understand whether the law was for me. I learned so much during my year with Moore Barlow and had so many incredible opportunities that have transformed me professionally and personally. If you’re considering a placement year, I would highly recommend Moore Barlow. There are so many opportunities to get involved." Georgia Newson – Future Trainee Solicitor and former placement student

    "I applied for a placement at Moore Barlow to develop my legal and personal skills and gain invaluable experience of working in a law firm. Prior to this placement I lacked experience with digital correspondence, networking and attention to detail. Not only have I improved in these areas, I also developed an understanding of so much more and became truly immersed in the culture of a leading career firm like Moore Barlow. If you are looking to develop your legal knowledge, grow in confidence, build your network and gain an insight into a top-performing law firm then I would truly recommend undertaking a placement year and starting your legal career at Moore Barlow." - Marli Britt – Future Trainee Solicitor and former placement student

    Led by our Senior Partner, Trevor Sterling, our Major Trauma Services Team is the first of its kind; a team dedicated to providing holistic support to individuals who have suffered major trauma, ensuring they receive the appropriate rehabilitation and care following their accident, and securing any due compensation.

    Our Team is focused on improving outcomes; working closely with and taking instruction from numerous major trauma centres in the City to ensure clients receive the empathetic and efficient support they need as soon as possible.

    As a Legal Assistant, you will provide support to our specialist lawyers on a wide range of tasks, ensuring they are able to work at optimum efficiency and deliver the right outcomes for their clients. You will receive on-the-job training and support from the team to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.

    Day to day

    • You will support the MTS Team with a broad range of administrative tasks, including the preparation of engagement letters, file opening and billing, document production, and general assistance to the legal support team as necessary.
    • You will assist and support more senior members of the team with work or tasks as required.
    • You will act as an initial point of contact for new enquiries, ensuring accurate details are taken from the potential client and referred on as appropriate.
    • You will assist with arranging appointments and conferences.
    • As required, you will assist with department activities, marketing, and networking events.
    • You will liaise with clients when necessary to provide updates on their matters and answers to any of their questions and queries.
    • We care deeply and as such, you will provide a highly attentive and customer-focused approach.

    What we look for

    • Individuals with fantastic communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both clients and colleagues.
    • Initiative for self-improvement, and a willingness to get stuck into new tasks and challenges required to meet individual and departmental objectives.
    • A proactive and collaborative work ethic.
    • The ability to time manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

    Application

    If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button on this page. You will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and answer a handful of questions.

    Please ensure your CV includes your academic grades to date, and details of any current courses (including dates, modules studied, and any available predicted grades).

    We also invite you to include a cover letter as the first page of your CV document upload (you will only be able to upload one document, so please ensure the cover letter is part of the same file as your CV).