Paralegal - International Serious Injury Resolve at Irwin Mitchell

The role

This is a Paralegal role within Irwin Mitchell's International Serious Injury Team in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The role is for an individual keen to gain hands-on experience managing their own caseload of international travel litigation claims.

What you'll do

Take 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
Assist in managing and maintaining case files, ensuring accuracy and organisation
Support the preparation of legal documents and correspondence
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

What we're looking for

Ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders

Empathy and professionalism when supporting clients through challenging personal circumstances

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to shared objectives

Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work

Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar legal support role· nice to have

Experience working directly with clients in a professional or customer-facing environment· nice to have

Knowledge of litigation, personal injury or claimant legal work· nice to have

Benefits

25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave

Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues

Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access

Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future

Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you

Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work

Well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace

Hiring contacts

recruitment@irwinmitchell.com

Paralegal - International Serious Injury Resolve