Paralegal – Asbestos & Occupational Disease

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual pay & bonus review

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pension

Two volunteering days

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in the United Kingdom seeks a Paralegal to support Solicitors with their caseloads from the outset, gaining hands-on experience in a prestigious law firm in Birmingham. You will gather evidence, assist with legal advice, and help ensure fee income targets are met while contributing to team objectives.

The role requires a genuine interest in Asbestos and Occupational Disease work, a law degree, and strong interpersonal skills to support clients through sensitive cases.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in pursuing a legal career within Asbestos and Occupational Disease work.
• Holds a law degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy when supporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and assist with providing legal advice, including gathering evidence and supporting litigation where appropriate.
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings, complying with directions and decisions to achieve team objectives.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice, attending training events to maintain legal knowledge and best practice.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Empathy and communication

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP in the United Kingdom seeks a Paralegal to support Solicitors with their caseloads from the outset, gaining hands-on experience in a prestigious law firm in Birmingham. You will gather evidence, assist with legal advice, and help ensure fee income targets are met while contributing to team objectives.

The role requires a genuine interest in Asbestos and Occupational Disease work, a law degree, and strong interpersonal skills to support clients through sensitive cases.