Irwin Mitchell · 1 day ago
Paralegal - Public Law and Human Rights (5932)
Newcastle, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelIrwin Mitchell is a national law firm with a local reach, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate various legal challenges. The role involves working in the Public Law and Human Rights team, primarily assisting private clients in education-related legal matters and liaising with local authorities.
Legal
Responsibilities
Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent
Be willing to travel to the Newcastle office twice a week
Have some paralegal or public law experience, particularly within the areas outlined above (experience in other areas of law would be advantageous but is not essential)
Demonstrate excellent client care skills, with a sensitive and empathetic understanding of clients’ needs
Have strong analytical and organisational skills, with a thorough approach to documenting work
Be IT‑literate with excellent attention to detail
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients
Have a working knowledge of legal aid systems (desirable)
Qualification
Required
Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent
Be willing to travel to the Newcastle office twice a week
Have some paralegal or public law experience, particularly within the areas outlined above (experience in other areas of law would be advantageous but is not essential)
Demonstrate excellent client care skills, with a sensitive and empathetic understanding of clients' needs
Have strong analytical and organisational skills, with a thorough approach to documenting work
Be IT‑literate with excellent attention to detail
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients
Preferred
Have a working knowledge of legal aid systems (desirable)
Benefits
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.
Company
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell are national full-service law firm with an open and honest approach
Founded in 1912
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Georgie Collins
Partner, Head of IP and US Desk
Wayne Lynn
Partner
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