Paralegal (ISI Regional – Illness)

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing You don’t always need to have a law degree to work as a Paralegal at Irwin Mitchell. In the International Serious Injury Team, we’re keen to have you on board if you are a great team player and willing to learn quickly. You may have your own caseload and/or assist Solicitors on complex and high value cases, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm. You will work with Jatinder Paul, a Partner in our International Serious Injury team, and your role will involve but is not limited to: Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients. Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working. Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved. Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice. About You Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances. A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach. Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience but this is not mandatory. Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid). Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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