Were a national law firm with a local reach, here for lifes important moments - the ones you plan for and the ones you dont expect. Our legal experts combine technical excellence with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to always put our clients first. Youll feel part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where your individuality matters. We celebrate what makes you unique and support you to thrive. Together, we achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
Your Role and What Youll Be Doing
* Managing your own caseload of sub £50k
* Taking instructions from clients and assisting with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining medical and other evidence, pre‑action protocol work, instructing Counsel and cases in proceedings to achieve 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 comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
* Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attending appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.
* This is a hybrid role, working 2 days onsite in our Sheffield office location.
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Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Groups on‑boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the groups employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Were seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Negligence Case Handler/Paralegal, who is looking for a long‑term role and wants to become a valued, established colleague in our Medical Negligence team. This position is intended as a dedicated career role rather than a pathway to a Training Contract or rapid progression and will suit someone who wants to truly make the role their own.
Qualifications
* Proven case handling experience at Grade C - D level, in either a Paralegal or Case Handler role.
* Experience within Medical Negligence would be an advantage, particularly with lower value or varied claims; however, we also welcome applicants with experience in other areas of law, who are looking to apply their existing skills in a new rewarding specialism.
* You will bring maturity, resilience, and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client care.
* Demonstrable experience in working to time recording and fee income targets.
* The ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and sensitivity when supporting clients through challenging situations.
* Highly organised and proactive, with excellent workload and prioritisation skills.
* A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach, with a positive can‑do attitude.
* Strong relationship building skills with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits
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 youre 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!
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