Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a motivated Paralegal for their Public Law & Human Rights team. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate law degree and demonstrate a strong interest in civil liberties. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-profile cases, with training and support provided to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Aviva Digital GP services

Well-being initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in civil liberties work.
• Experience working as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Public Law & Human Rights team on judicial review and civil liberties.
• Handle high-profile cases and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Client Care

Lateral Thinking

Sound Judgment

Education

Undergraduate Law Degree

Job description

Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights, Manchester

Job Description:

Our Public Law & Human Rights team undertakes a range of work in judicial review, civil liberties (including inquests and actions against the police), education, social care, healthcare, medical treatment, mental capacity, and Court of Protection welfare disputes. Our lawyers are experts in their field.

You will work with Gerard Devaney-Khodja in our Manchester office, who specializes in public law and human rights, focusing on civil liberties and judicial review challenges.

Our department is ranked as a leader in various fields by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 directories, with many solicitors ranked individually.

We handle high-profile, cutting-edge cases and have a national reputation for test cases. Our public law teams are present in ten offices nationwide.

We hold Legal Aid Agency contracts in public law, community care, and actions against the police, and are instructed by privately funded individuals, professional associations, charities, and voluntary organizations. We collaborate closely with colleagues at Irwin Mitchell to provide comprehensive legal services.

About You

We're seeking a Paralegal with excellent client care skills, motivation, intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking, and sound judgment. The ideal candidate will have:

• An undergraduate law degree or equivalent
• Demonstrable interest in civil liberties work
• Experience working as a paralegal
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Sensitivity and empathy towards clients' needs
• Knowledge of legal aid systems and specific paralegal experience in PLHR are desirable

If you thrive in a busy environment and adapt to new challenges, we will provide training and support to help you succeed in this rewarding role!

Our Benefits

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; options to buy additional holiday
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services
• Well-being initiatives and flexible working options

We are ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024 and are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and environmental sustainability.