Your Role and What You’ll Be Doing
You will be assisting solicitors on their cases in at least one of the main areas of work undertaken by the team, namely Court of Protection (health and welfare), education and health and social care, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands‑on experience in a law firm.
Your role will involve but is not limited to:
- Taking instructions from clients and assisting with the giving of legal advice.
- 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
- Some previous paralegal experience.
- Great communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to interact with clients and external organisations.
- A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach.
- Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.
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.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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