Paralegal - Public Law And Human Rights

Irwin Mitchell; Cambourne; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday

Annual bonus review

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pension

Volunteer days

Descripción de la vacante

Irwin Mitchell LLP is seeking a capable paralegal to join its Public Law and Human Rights team in the UK. You will assist solicitors by taking client instructions, researching cases, preparing documents and maintaining accurate records.

The role also involves supporting fee targets and delivering excellent client service in a collaborative environment. Essential criteria include strong communication, outstanding organisation, discretion with information, and empathy for clients facing

Formación

• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and external organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Empathy and professionalism when supporting clients through challenging circumstances.

Responsabilidades

• Taking instructions from clients and assisting solicitors in providing legal advice.
• Supporting progression of cases, preparing documents, researching law, and maintaining case records.
• Managing administrative and case-related tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Achieving time recording and fee income targets to support team operations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, experts, public bodies and external organisations.
• Attending and contributing to team and practice area meetings.
• Keeping up to date with developments in relevant law, policy and practice.
• Participating in training and development to enhance legal knowledge and skills.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent client experience.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Organisation

Discretion

Empathy

Descripción del empleo

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a specialist Public Law and Human Rights team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking instructions from clients and assisting solicitors in providing legal advice.
• Supporting the progression of cases, including preparing documents, undertaking legal research and maintaining accurate case records.
• Managing administrative and case-related tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Achieving time recording and fee income targets to support the effective running of the team.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, experts, public bodies and other external organisations.
• Attending and contributing to team and practice area meetings.
• Keeping up to date with developments in relevant law, policy and practice.
• Participating in training and development activities to enhance your legal knowledge and skills.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent client experience.

About You

Essential criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients and external organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Empathy and professionalism when supporting clients through challenging or complex personal circumstances.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in a paralegal, legal assistant, or similar legal support role.
• Experience working within the relevant area of law.
• Experience supporting fee earners with case management and administrative tasks.

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.

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