Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights (4905)
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 are looking to add a Paralegal to our Public Law & Human Rights team to be based from Birmingham.
Our Team
People from every walk of life have the right to be treated fairly; our experts help clients challenge organisations. We have a wealth of experience across all fields of public law, with the knowledge and skills to make sure our clients’ rights are respected. We help clients who feel they’ve been discriminated against or had rights infringed by:
* Local councils
* Hospitals, care homes and health trusts
* Schools and Local Education Authorities
* Any public body.
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 assist 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
* Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.
* A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach.
* Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.
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.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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