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We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Serious Injury (SI) team in Sheffield, working on a varied and rewarding caseload.

Personal injury can have a dramatic and life‑changing impact on individuals and their families. At Irwin Mitchell, our teams don’t just handle compensation claims we work closely with clients to ensure their rehabilitation needs are met. This bespoke approach makes a real difference for those whose lives have been turned upside down by injury.

You will be part of our Partner Louise Jenkin’s team, who leads the Serious Injury team in Sheffield, comprising of over 50 team members. Louise has more than 20 years of experience in acting for clients who have sustained serious brain and spinal cord injury and other complex injuries.

As a Serious Injury Paralegal, you'll be:

• Providing legal support to qualified Case Handlers across a range of serious injury cases.
• Managing client queries quickly, efficiently, and with empathy.
• Progressing cases independently under supervision and as part of a team.
• Liaising with clients and medical professionals in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Arranging meetings, seeking medical reports, and chasing information with sensitivity and professionalism.

This is a hybrid role, working 2 days per week in our Sheffield office.

As our ideal candidate for this role, you'll have:

• Demonstrable Paralegal experience (desirable).
• A clear interest in Serious Injury work.
• A strong ability to work on your own initiative.
• Empathy and compassion to guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

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.  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.

As 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.