Responsibilities
* Taking instructions from clients and assisting with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, achieving appropriate resolutions for the clients.
* Achieving time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
* Attending and contributing to team/practice area meetings and complying with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives are achieved.
* Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attending appropriate training events to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and best practice.
Qualifications
* Previous paralegal experience, preferably in Court of Protection.
* Great communication and organisational skills.
* A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach.
* Empathy and compassion to guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
Benefits
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays; optional purchase of up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* 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.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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