FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Paralegal role in the Public Law & Human Rights team?
The primary focus of the Paralegal role is to undertake casework and support on a range of public law and human rights cases, including areas such as judicial review, social care, healthcare and medical treatment, and mental capacity.
Where is the Paralegal position located?
The Paralegal position is available in either the Sheffield or Leeds office.
What qualifications are required for this role?
The successful candidate must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent and have some paralegal or public law work experience, particularly within the relevant areas.
What skills are essential for a successful candidate?
Essential skills include excellent client care skills, analytical and organizational skills, IT literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
Is prior knowledge of the legal aid system necessary?
Yes, a working knowledge, or at least a basic understanding, of legal aid systems is required for this role.
Are there opportunities for professional development?
While not explicitly stated, the firm promotes values of support and growth, which suggests opportunities for professional development may be available.
What benefits does the firm offer?
Benefits include 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays, flexible pension schemes, volunteering days, and Westfield Health membership, among others.
Is volunteering encouraged within the firm?
Yes, the firm encourages volunteering with two fully paid volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice.
What are the firm's values?
The firm's values include being pioneering with an imaginative outlook, being approachable and caring, working with integrity, and being tenacious in pursuit of objectives.
Is the firm an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.