Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights

Irwin Mitchell; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Paralegal to assist with health and welfare Court of Protection matters. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public law/human rights, excellent client care skills, and be fully committed to safeguarding clients' rights. This role offers extensive support, training, and a nurturing environment for ambitious individuals. Included are generous holidays, flexible pension schemes, and comprehensive well-being initiatives to ensure a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership and digital GP services

Qualifications

• Must have experience or genuine interest in public law/human rights.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate strong client care skills.
• A working knowledge of legal aid systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health and welfare Court of Protection matters.
• Document work thoroughly and support clients effectively.
• Adapt to new challenges in a busy environment.

Skills

Paralegal or public law experience

Client care skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Use of initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

Paralegal or public law / human rights experience, particularly within the above areas or other areas of law, would be an advantage, although this is not essential. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the areas of work referred to above, with the successful candidate to primarily assist with health and welfare Court of Protection matters.

Successful candidates will have excellent client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs. As a firm, we are committed to protecting clients’ rights and the successful candidate should also have good communication skills in order to be able to work effectively with a range of people.

Candidates will also be expected to have excellent analytical and organisational skills, be committed to teamwork, take a thorough approach to documenting their work, be IT literate, attentive to detail, and have the ability to use their own initiative. A working knowledge of legal aid systems is also desirable. This position would suit well‑motivated individuals with intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking skills and sound judgment. You must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.

If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we will give you all the training and support you’ll need to help you succeed in this highly rewarding role.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

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. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

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.