Paralegal - International Serious Injury

About the role

We help clients to make a holiday compensation claim, or to claim if they were injured or suffered an illness while working abroad. Our lawyers have helped thousands to claim compensation following illness or accidents abroad in a wide range of circumstances, including road traffic accidents, food poisoning and gastric illness and accidents at sea. Our aim is to make the claims process as simple as possible for clients, handling cases with a compassionate approach that puts clients and their family's wellbeing first. Our recent work includes: Seven-figure compensation for cyclist hit by uninsured hit-and-run driver in Spain Exoskeleton lets father walk again after holiday car accident; we helped get the therapy and adaptive equipment he needs to get the most out of life Holiday illness solicitors who have helped thousands of holidaymakers who have suffered serious illnesses at hotels across the globe and currently represent thousands of holidaymakers returning from Cape Verde with illness. You don’t always need to have a law degree to work as a Paralegal at Irwin Mitchell. In the International Serious Injury Team, we’re keen to have you on board if you are a great team player and willing to learn quickly. You may have your own caseload and / or assist Solicitors and Associates on complex and high value cases including group actions, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm. You will work with Jatinder Paul, a Partner, in our International Serious Injury team, and your role will involve but is not limited to: Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients. Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working. Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved. Working with others to progress group actions. Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.