Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Serious Injury (SI) team in London, working on a varied and rewarding caseload. Personal injury can have a dramatic and life-changing impact on individuals and their families. At Irwin Mitchell, our teams work closely with clients to ensure their rehabilitation needs are met. You will be part of Partner Sofie Tofts team, supporting clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. The team specialises in complex serious injury claims, including cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, serious orthopaedic injuries and amputation. The team also handles a full spectrum of claims, including road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, and occupiers\ liability incidents.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal support to qualified Case Handlers across a range of serious injury cases.
* Manage client queries quickly, efficiently, and with empathy.
* Progress cases independently under supervision and as part of a team.
* Liaise with clients and medical professionals in person, by phone, and in writing.
* Arrange meetings, seek medical reports, and chase information with sensitivity and professionalism.
Qualifications
* Previous Paralegal experience (Serious Injury experience desirable).
* Strong ability to work on your own initiative.
* Empathy and compassion to guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
About the role and culture
We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to supporting colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and our clients and regulators. For more information, please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team.
Benefits
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays; you can buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday per year.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* Volunteering days — two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
* Westfield Health membership, with refunds on medical services alongside Aviva Digital GP services.
We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives and a Flexible by Choice programme that provides hybrid working options where appropriate. We were ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024.
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