Paralegal - AOD North (Sheffield) (5787)
Irwin Mitchell is a national law firm with a local reach. We specialise in asbestos‑related and occupational disease claims, supporting mesothelioma patients and their families. We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team.
Overview
As a Paralegal, you’ll support Solicitors with their caseloads from the very beginning, giving you the chance to gain real, hands‑on experience in a law firm. You will work under the supervision of Partner David Johnston Keay, an APIL Accredited Occupational Disease Specialist.
Key Responsibilities
* Take instructions from clients and assist with providing legal advice, including gathering evidence and supporting litigation where appropriate.
* Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
* Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings, complying with directions and decisions to achieve team objectives.
* Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice, attending training events to maintain legal knowledge and best practice.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* Empathy and compassion to guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
* A friendly, enthusiastic, and can‑do approach.
* Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience.
Our Values
* Pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
* Approachable and caring in all interactions.
* Tenacious in the pursuit of objectives.
* Efficient in the provision of services.
* Grounded in integrity.
Benefits
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can buy up to 35 hrs of extra holiday.
* 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.
* Well‑being initiatives, including a Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working subject to role, team and client requirements.
* Ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024.
* Commitment to social responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change.
This position is full‑time and entry level.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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