Serious Injury Litigation Paralegal

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bonus review

Westfield Health

Digital GP access

Competitive pension

Volunteer days

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Newcastle is recruiting for a paralegal role focusing on high-value serious injury cases, including brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal collisions. You will work on complex tasks, obtain documents and evidence, and support with litigation and counsel instructions.

The team values client care, empathy and collaborative teamwork, with a strong track record of multi-million-pound awards and a supportive wellbeing culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in serious injury work is not essential; paralegal experience would be advantageous but is not required.
• Excellent client care and inter-personal skills, operating with integrity and empathy.
• Have ambition and enthusiasm for serious injury litigation.
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and can-do approach.
• Be able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Be highly organised.
• Be committed to delivering exceptional client service and in doing so, be authentically approachable, empathetic and caring with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Thrive in a pressurised environment.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Commit to an office environment in accordance with client and business need.

Responsibilities

• Working on complex high value cases including obtaining documents and medical and other evidence, instructing Counsel and assisting with other litigation tasks.
• Working independently and as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our seriously injured clients.
• Achieving time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Working to deadlines and complying with directions / decisions made.
• Reviewing records and compiling bundles.
• Attending meetings and taking notes.
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attending appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.

Skills

Client care

Inter-personal skills

Paralegal experience

Team player

Organised

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Newcastle is recruiting for a paralegal role focusing on high-value serious injury cases, including brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal collisions. You will work on complex tasks, obtain documents and evidence, and support with litigation and counsel instructions.

The team values client care, empathy and collaborative teamwork, with a strong track record of multi-million-pound awards and a supportive wellbeing culture.