Paralegal Apprentice (Irwin Mitchell)
Your Role
An exciting opportunity to join one of the largest national law firms in the UK. You will be supporting the Leeds Court of Protection Team and managing large medical negligence or Personal Injury damages awards in order to meet the client’s needs. We help clients who are responsible for managing someone else’s affairs, those who are concerned about the ability of someone else to manage their own affairs or another person’s affairs and clients who may be concerned about their own ability to manage their affairs.
Paralegals support solicitors in preparing cases for trial and progressing transactions. This involves creating and organising case files, as well as contacting clients and performing legal research. This programme offers a great grounding for a career in law.
Your main responsibilities within the department will include the following:
Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the client. As well as being the point of contact for clients and therefore need to have excellent communication skills; assisting with the management of client finances under the supervision of the deputy which would include paying invoices, purchasing equipment, setting up new bank accounts and standing orders, assisting with the management of household utilities, preparing spreadsheets, taking notes during client meetings. Liaising with core stakeholders including case managers and other fee earners within the business regarding care issues that arise on all directly employed care packages. These could range from change of hours to matters where support workers are suspended and investigated due to conduct issues. Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved. Liaising with core stakeholders including case managers and other fee earners within the business regarding care issues that arise on all directly employed care packages. These could range from change of hours to matters where support workers are suspended and investigated due to conduct issues. You will need to become familiar with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and will work with clients who may have suffered brain injury as a result of medical negligence or accidents. You will also need to keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events as and when required. Communicating with clients, other firms of solicitors and third parties by telephone or in writing including taking client instructions and providing case updates when appropriate. Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working. Ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures. Conducting legal research as requested by members of the team. You may sometimes be required to complete relevant administration duties including photocopying, scanning documents, amending documentation, filing, archiving and file maintenance. You will be expected to be predominantly office based during the first 6 months of your apprenticeship in order to support your learning within this division.Training:
You will be working towards a Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship standard.
Training Outcome:
Many people accept permanent roles with us after completing their apprenticeship. We’ll help you develop your skills further and you will have opportunities to advance to more senior positions. Wherever your career takes you, you’ll have an industry-recognised qualification and training from one of the UK’s top law firms as proof of your skills and knowledge.
Employer Description:
Founded in 1912, Irwin Mitchell has helped over one million clients so far. These include individuals, small businesses, as well as national and international organisations. We currently employ over 2,500 people across 14 offices. The IMCF (Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation) was set up in 1997 and has so far donated over £1 million to local and national causes. We give all our employees 14 hours a year to use on voluntary work, to give back to our communities.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Time management skills,Microsoft Word, Office & Excel,Strong desire to work,Friendly,Reliable,Confident,Resilient,Ability to work at speed,Flexible approach to work,To work on own initiative,Ability to multitask,Ability to meet deadlines