Paralegal - ISI Birmingham (6478)

IRWIN MITCHELL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus review

Health & wellbeing support

Competitive pension

Volunteering days

Discounts & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell is looking for a Paralegal to join the International Serious Injury team. You may handle your own caseload or assist solicitors on complex cases, gaining practical experience in a leading UK law firm.

You’ll work with a team of fee earners on group actions, managing instructions, evidence gathering and litigation tasks while staying current with evolving law and best practice.

Qualifications

• Interest in International Serious Injury work.
• Empathy and compassion to guide clients through challenging circumstances.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and assist with giving legal advice to achieve appropriate resolutions.
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and practice area objectives.
• Work with others to progress group actions.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and training to maintain knowledge.

Skills

Paralegal experience

International law interest

Team player

Time management

Job description

Who We Are

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

Every year, thousands of people are injured in accidents or are taken seriously ill while abroad. We help clients to make a holiday compensation claim, or to claim if they were injured or suffered an illness while working abroad. Our lawyers have helped thousands to claim compensation following illness or accidents abroad in a wide range of circumstances, including road traffic accidents, food poisoning and gastric illness and accidents at sea.

We have the UK's largest and most successful team of lawyers specialising in making personal injury claims following incidents abroad, with several of our lawyers recognised internationally as leaders in the field. Our aim is to make the claims process as simple as possible for clients, handling cases with a compassionate approach that puts clients and their family's wellbeing first.

Our recent work includes:

• Seven-figure compensation for cyclist hit by uninsured hit-and-run driver in Spain

• Exoskeleton lets father walk again after holiday car accident; we helped get the therapy and adaptive equipment he needs to get the most out of life

• Holiday illness solicitors who have helped thousands of holidaymakers who have suffered serious illnesses at hotels across the globe and currently represent thousands of holidaymakers returning from Cape Verde with illness.

You don’t always need to have a law degree to work as a Paralegal at Irwin Mitchell. In the International Serious Injury Team, we’re keen to have you on board if you are a great team player and willing to learn quickly. You may have your own caseload and / or assist Solicitors and Associates on complex and high value cases including group actions, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands‑on experience in a law firm.

You will work with Jatinder Paul, a Partner, and his team of fee earners in our International Serious Injury team, and your role will involve but is not limited to:

• Taking 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.

• Working with others to progress group actions.

• 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.

About You

• A genuine interest in International Serious Injury work.
• Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach.
• A team player with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience but this is not mandatory.

Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing

• 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.

We also offer a wide range of well‑being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.