Paralegal - Public Law and Human Rights (6284)
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.
