At a Glance
- Tasks: Support complex public law work in areas like judicial review and civil liberties.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a commitment to social justice.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, flexible pension schemes, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable legal experience.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required; paralegal experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Our Public Law & Human Rights team in Sheffield is recruiting a paralegal to support complex public law work in areas such as judicial review, civil liberties, education, social care, healthcare, mental capacity, and Court of Protection matters.
About You
- Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Preferably, but not essential, have paralegal or public law experience, particularly within the above areas.
- Excellent client care skills and a sensitive, sympathetic understanding of clients' needs.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills for thorough documentation.
- IT literate and highly detail oriented.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes.
- Basic understanding of legal aid systems.
- Willing to work in our Sheffield office and travel to visit clients when required.
- Prepared to undertake a case work focused role in a fast paced team, assisting the solicitor or legal executive with conduct of the case.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 35 extra hours.
- Generous and flexible pension schemes.
- Two paid volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice.
- Westfield Health membership, including refunds on medical services and Aviva Digital GP services.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Paralegal - Public Law and Human Rights employer: Job Search Place Limited
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Sheffield for those passionate about public law and human rights. With generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, flexible pension schemes, and opportunities for community engagement through paid volunteering days, employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients.
