Paralegal - Serious Injury

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Annual bonus review

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pension

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support the Serious Injury team. You will work closely with solicitors across a varied caseload, assisting with day-to-day progression, document handling and client liaison.

The role offers exposure to high-quality serious injury work and the chance to develop technical knowledge alongside experienced lawyers within a specialist practice.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal environment, ideally within personal injury or serious injury.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident reviewing and working with volumes of documentation and evidence.
• Clear and professional communication with clients, colleagues and external professionals.
• Sensitive and empathetic approach when dealing with clients and families following life-changing injury.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a busy team.
• Proactive and ownership-minded approach to work.
• Interest in developing knowledge and experience of complex serious injury litigation and business development.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with the day-to-day progression of serious injury claims.
• Reviewing and organising medical records, evidence and other case documentation.
• Preparing chronologies, bundles and case documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of instructions to medical and other expert witnesses.
• Liaising with clients, experts, rehabilitation professionals and other third parties.
• Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, court documents and other case materials.
• Supporting the team with the effective management of key stages and deadlines on cases.
• Undertaking legal and factual research where required; and
• Contributing to the wider development of the Serious Injury team, including business development and relationship-building opportunities.

Skills

Legal environment experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Clear professional communication

Empathetic client handling

Prioritisation and multitasking

Proactive ownership

Job description

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Serious Injury team in Sheffield.

Our Serious Injury team acts for clients who have sustained life-changing injuries, helping them and their families navigate the legal process while accessing the rehabilitation, support and services they need following serious injury.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Paralegal who will work closely with solicitors and other members of the team, providing effective support on a varied caseload of serious injury claims.

As a Paralegal in the Serious Injury team, you will support the progression of complex personal injury claims and play an important part in delivering an excellent service to our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting solicitors with the day-to-day progression of serious injury claims;
• Reviewing and organising medical records, evidence and other case documentation;
• Preparing chronologies, bundles and case documents;
• Assisting with the preparation of instructions to medical and other expert witnesses;
• Liaising with clients, experts, rehabilitation professionals and other third parties;
• Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, court documents and other case materials;
• Supporting the team with the effective management of key stages and deadlines on cases;
• Undertaking legal and factual research where required; and
• Contributing to the wider development of the Serious Injury team, including business development and relationship-building opportunities.

The role will provide exposure to high-quality and complex serious injury work and the opportunity to develop your experience as part of an established specialist team.

Our paralegals are an integral part of the Serious Injury team, working alongside and supporting fee earners across a wide variety of cases. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with different fee earners across the team, gaining valuable exposure to a varied caseload and developing their experience across the different stages of a serious injury claim.

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a specialist Serious Injury practice, gaining experience of complex cases while working closely with experienced lawyers and professionals involved in supporting people following serious injury.

You will be encouraged to develop not only your technical knowledge and case-handling skills, but also your professional network and contribution to the continued development of the team

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working in a legal environment, ideally within personal injury or serious injury;
• has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail;
• is confident reviewing and working with volumes of documentation and evidence;
• communicates clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues and external professionals;
• has a sensitive and empathetic approach when dealing with clients and families following life-changing injury;
• can manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a busy team;
• is proactive and takes ownership of their work;
• is interested in developing their knowledge and experience of complex serious injury litigation; and
• is enthusiastic about building relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team.
• is experienced and/or interested in developing professional networks or involvement in business development.

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.

Applying to Irwin Mitchell

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

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Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Location

Sheffield

Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S3 8DT

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