Paralegal Apprentice (employment division)

You'll be supporting the employment civision within Irwin Mitchell. The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham and will be operating in a busy large team doing a mix of both claimant and respondent work, mainly on the contentious side of matters, namely tribunal litigation.

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.

This is a superb opportunity for you to work within our employment team, gaining an overview as to the relevant law and the types of claims, supporting our clients and developing your skills and expertise within a supportive team. The work will involve assisting fee earners in advising clients but mainly conducting and assisting on tribunal cases from inception to the final hearing including opening files, interacting with clients, counsel and other parties in writing and by telephone. You'll also be tasked with obtaining documentation to support or defend claims, conducting research, drafting pleadings, preparing disclosure, bundles, witness statements and instructing counsel to conduct hearings.

Your main responsibilities within the department will also include the following:

• juggling competing demands on time and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast paced, high energy environment;
• achieving time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working;
• ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures;
• attending appropriate training events as and when required; and
• completing relevant administration duties including photocopying, scanning documents, amending documentation, filing, archiving and file maintenance.