FAQs
What is the primary role of a Paralegal in the International Serious Injury Team?
The primary role involves taking instructions from clients, assisting with legal advice, managing case files, preparing legal documents, and supporting litigation to achieve resolutions for clients.
What kind of experience is preferred for this Paralegal position?
Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience is preferred, but a friendly, enthusiastic, and can-do approach is also highly valued.
What type of cases will the Paralegal be handling?
The Paralegal will be involved in international travel litigation cases, handling individual and group action claims arising from illnesses and accidents occurring both abroad and in the UK, with a focus on cases valued up to £100,000.
What benefits does the law firm offer?
The law firm offers 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible pension scheme, two days of paid volunteering, Westfield Health membership, and well-being initiatives including a flexible working programme.
What are the key values that the law firm looks for in candidates?
The law firm looks for candidates who are pioneering with an imaginative outlook, approachable and caring, tenacious in the pursuit of objectives, and efficient in their service provision.
Is there a structured onboarding process for new hires?
Yes, successful applicants are required to complete an employment screening process as part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's onboarding, which includes checks for eligibility to work in the UK, criminal records, and financial backgrounds.
How does the firm support professional development?
The firm encourages keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and provides training events to ensure staff have current legal knowledge and best practices.
Can Paralegals have their own caseloads?
Yes, Paralegals will have their own caseloads from the beginning, providing an opportunity for real, hands-on experience in a law firm setting.
What is the team structure within the Personal Injury Department?
The team consists of the UK's largest and most successful group of lawyers specializing in making accident claims abroad, with experienced leadership, including Simon Prew, who has over 20 years of litigation experience.
What type of working environment does the firm promote?
The firm promotes a friendly and inclusive working environment where colleagues support each other and are encouraged to achieve their best while making a difference to clients and communities.