16 hours ago
Key requirements
Experience of working in a legal environment, ideally within personal injury or serious injury Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Confident reviewing and working with volumes of documentation and evidence Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues and external professionals
TrendsThe role
Irwin Mitchell is seeking a Paralegal to join their Serious Injury team in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This role is for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support solicitors with a complex caseload of serious injury claims, acting for clients with life-changing injuries.
What you'll do
- Assist solicitors with the day-to-day progression of serious injury claims
- Review and organise medical records, evidence and other case documentation
- Prepare chronologies, bundles and case documents
- Assist with the preparation of instructions to medical and other expert witnesses
- Liaise with clients, experts, rehabilitation professionals and other third parties
- Assist with the preparation of correspondence, court documents and other case materials
- Support the team with the effective management of key stages and deadlines on cases
- Undertake legal and factual research where required
- Contribute to the wider development of the Serious Injury team, including business development and relationship-building opportunities
What we're looking for
Experience of working in a legal environment, ideally within personal injury or serious injury
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Confident reviewing and working with volumes of documentation and evidence
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues and external professionals
Sensitive and empathetic approach when dealing with clients and families following life-changing injury
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a busy team
Proactive and takes ownership of their work
Interest in developing knowledge and experience of complex serious injury litigation
Enthusiastic about building relationships and contributing to team growth
Experienced and/or interested in developing professional networks or involvement in business development
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
Two paid volunteering days every year
Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits
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Paralegal - Serious Injury
Irwin Mitchell · Sheffield
Sheffield