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Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe are looking for a Paralegal to join our Public Law &amp; Human Rights Team in Bristol.We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.Your Role and What You'll Be DoingWe currently have a paralegal opportunity within the Public Law and Human Rights Department in our Bristol office to undertake casework and support on a range of public law and human rights cases.The team undertake a range of work in the areas of civil liberties (including actions against the police and inquests), mental capacity and Court of Protection welfare disputes, and education. Our lawyers are experts in their field.Our Public Law and Human Rights department is ranked as a leader in a range of fields in both the Chambers &amp; Partners and the Legal 500 directories. Many of our solicitors are ranked individually.We are instructed in interesting and often high profile, cutting-edge cases. We have forged a national reputation for our work on test cases. We have a national reach, with public law teams in ten offices across the country.We hold Legal Aid Agency contracts in public law, community care and claims against public authorities and are also instructed by privately funded individuals, professional associations and institutions, including national and local charities and other voluntary organisations. We work closely with our colleagues and teams in Irwin Mitchell to provide a holistic service to our clientsAbout YouParalegal or public law/human rights experience, particularly within the above areas or other areas of law, would be an advantage, although this is not essential. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the areas of work referred to above, with the successful candidate to primarily assist with health and welfare Court of Protection matters.Successful candidates will have excellent client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs. As a firm, we are committed to protecting clients’ rights and the successful candidate should also have good communication skills in order to be able to work effectively with a range of people.&nbsp;Candidates will also be expected to have excellent analytical and organisational skills, be committed to teamwork, take a thorough approach to documenting their work, be IT literate, attentive to detail, and have the ability to use their own initiative. A working knowledge of legal aid systems is also desirable. This position would suit well-motivated individuals with intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking skills and sound judgment. You must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we will give you all the training and support you’ll need to help you succeed in this highly rewarding role.&nbsp;Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You<ul><li>25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.</li><li>Generous and flexible pension schemes.</li><li>Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)</li><li>Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.</li></ul>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. &nbsp;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.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights - Irwin Mitchell

Residential Property Paralegal£25,000 - £30,000Cardiff or Bristol/Hybrid Salary &amp; benefits: <ul><li>Salary at competitive rates and dependent on experience</li><li>22 working days' annual leave</li><li>Employer's Pension Scheme</li><li>Firm wide bonus scheme</li><li>'Work from home'</li><li>Financial contribution scheme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Bonus Scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Discounted Legal Services (own property)</li><li>Free eye test</li><li>Free Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Hybrid/~Flexible Working</li><li>Training &amp; development opportunities</li><li>Workplace pension</li><li>Family friendly approach</li><li>Gift work anniversary and birthday</li><li>Amazon voucher for team of the month</li></ul>Location: Bristol/Cardiff officeReports to: Head of Department / PartnersPurpose: To support the Head of Department/Partners in the provision of legal services by providing legal and administrative assistance to fee earners and clients.Key Responsibilities <ul><li>To assist fee earners in the management of their caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by the fee earner.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the management and progression of their caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the processing of matters in a timely and cost effective manner.</li><li>To support fee earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.</li><li>To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee earner.</li><li>To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.</li><li>Assist in the opening of client files and updating their records onto the case management system.</li><li>Provide general administrative support in the following areas: photocopying, faxing, scanning, binding documents and deeds, filing and archiving.</li><li>Provide support with Land Registry searches and other searches as required.</li><li>To ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible.</li><li>To use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements.</li><li>To improve and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients.</li><li>To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.</li><li>To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work under supervision.</li></ul>Personal Qualities Managing Yourself<ul><li>Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for organising your own activities to ensure that all targets and quality standards are met.</li><li>Copes effectively in demanding circumstances</li><li>Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.</li><li>Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.</li><li>Delivers work output to the required standard.</li><li>Pays attention to detail and quality of work.</li><li>Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.</li></ul>Working with People <ul><li>Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and act as a role model for the values of the Firm.</li><li>Operates effectively as part of a team encouraging others to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.</li></ul>Problem Solving <ul><li>Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.</li><li>Able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action.</li><li>Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action.</li><li>Checks that information is accurate and complete.</li><li>Looks for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods.</li></ul>Communication Skills <ul><li>Able to express oneself both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive way.</li><li>Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.</li><li>Willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Good client / introducer handling skills both by telephone and face to face.</li></ul>Experience Required Essential <ul><li>Practical experience of working in a legal office environment.</li><li>Practical experience of working in an office administration capacity.</li><li>Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone.</li><li>Computer literate with good keyboard skills and used to word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word).</li><li>Practical experience of property transactional work</li></ul>For a confidential discussion please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices

Residential Property Paralegal

Commercial Property Paralegal Office or hybrid£27,000 - £30,000MonmouthshireThe firm are seeking a full-time, Monmouth office based or hybrid, legal assistant or paralegal to support the commercial property teams. See below for details.Overview The firm is a dynamic boutique law firm which has spent the time required to hand pick and nurture its team. This attention to detail has enabled the firm to build a unique set of values by which the entire firm operates. The service delivered is comparable in quality and sophistication to the top 200 firms, however it benefits from a more personal touch.We are now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded legal assistant or paralegal to enable the next phase of growth.The role You will be instrumental in assisting in the continued development and expansion of the firm. The role would be primarily to support either the corporate department or real estate department.Your duties will include client engagement, file opening, AML, EDD where required, due diligence reports, legal research, drafting and proofreading contracts and other PLC precedents, filing submissions to Companies House, invoicing and online portal management.You will need to be focused on building relationships with clients and introducers and be able to consistently deliver outstanding and professional support to both fee earners and clients.We are offering a competitive market salary, excellent holiday entitlement, and private medical cover which includes a range of additional benefits.How you will make a difference? You will assist with the existing case load and provide support to the department.What will be expected of you? You will be required to live the values of the firm with superior client service being paramount. You will be happy to work autonomously but within the framework of the firm. You will be an excellent communicator both with clients and your colleagues.Who you will be working with? As a boutique commercial firm (8 head count) you will have direct access to all members of the team. Primarily you will spend time with, and report to, your Head of Department.What is it like to work here? We're an energetic group who are closely connected. There is a flat management structure with the Managing Director actively involved in the development of the team. The work is serious and there is a high output required, but the environment is supportive, fun, and enjoyable.We operate four practice areas (Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial and Employment) and have acquired a specialist reputation. This however is not the end and the firm want to grow and develop each area of the business into new markets and geographies.What will you be like? <ul><li>You will have a minimum of 1 years' previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal either within Commercial Property or Corporate Law.</li><li>You will have a Law Degree.</li><li>You will be entrepreneurial and confident in your ability to help the department grow.</li><li>You will be professional, personable and approachable.</li><li>You will be highly articulate both verbally and in writing.</li><li>You will enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable in working autonomously.</li><li>You will be comfortable with a varied case load.</li><li>You will be proficient in MS365.</li><li>You will want to work for an employer that has an appreciation for the level of commitment and work that you put in.</li><li>Our values will resonate and inspire you.</li></ul>Location, hours and salary: <ul><li>Full-time (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week) role - 9.00am till 5.30pm.</li><li>Location - this is an hybrid based role located in Monmouth. The team also meet on a bi-monthly basis on the outskirts of Bristol.</li><li>Salary: circa 30k.</li></ul>Next Steps For more information or a confidential conversation please get in touch with Daniel Mason at our head offices

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