Paralegal - Public Law

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a motivated Paralegal to join their Public Law & Human Rights team. The role involves supporting high-profile cases and providing client care in a dynamic environment. The firm offers training and a commitment to employee well-being, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous, flexible pension schemes

Two volunteering days per year

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in Public Law & Human Rights work.
• Experience working as a paralegal or in pro bono work.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client care and support.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Client Care

Lateral Thinking

Sound Judgment

Education

Undergraduate Law Degree

Job description

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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.

The Manchester team primarily works on Court of Protection, mental capacity, judicial review, social care, healthcare, and medical treatment, with opportunities to work on civil liberties and education matters.

Our department is ranked as a leader in various fields in both the 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 our work on test cases, with public law teams in ten offices across the country.

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, and institutions including charities and voluntary organizations. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Irwin Mitchell to provide holistic services to our clients.

About You

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

We are 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 Public Law & Human Rights work
• Experience working as a paralegal or in pro bono work
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Sensitivity and empathy towards clients' needs
• Knowledge of legal aid systems; specific paralegal experience in PLHR is desirable

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

Our Benefits – What We Can Offer You

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to purchase up to 35 additional hours
• Generous, flexible pension schemes
• Two volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services, alongside Aviva Digital GP services

We also promote well-being initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working, and have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

Our responsible business programmes focus on our people, community, environment, and pro bono work, reflecting our commitment to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, and sustainability.