Your Role
and What You'll Be Doing
We are seeking a paralegal to join our Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) Team, which forms part of our wider military team here at Irwin Mitchell.
Serious injury and illness can have a dramatic and sometimes life changing impact for the person affected and for those who are close to them. The serious injury teams at Irwin Mitchell don’t just deal with compensation claims. We also work with our clients and their families to ensure all of their rehabilitation needs are met. It’s a unique, bespoke approach that really makes a difference to people whose lives have been turned upside down by injury.
As a Paralegal you will play an integral role in the team, working together with qualified Case Handlers to provide legal support on a number of cases to deliver an outstanding client experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that client queries are dealt with quickly, efficiently and with empathy, taking appropriate actions. You will work independently under supervision and as part of a team to progress cases in accordance with the department’s procedures to meet agreed personal targets.
You’ll liaise regularly with a wide range of clients and medical professionals, in person, over the phone and in writing. Whether arranging meetings, seeking medical reports and chasing information, you’ll need to show a sensitive and professional approach at all times.
This vacancy presents the opportunity to develop expertise and build a reputation in a growing area of law.
About You
1. Previous Paralegal experience is desirable
2. Ability to work on own initiative
3. Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances
Applications for this position will close on Monday 28th July 2025
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
4. 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
5. Generous and flexible pension schemes.
6. Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
7. 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 you’re 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!
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.