Legal Helpline Paralegal (4508)

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them. Please speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working arrangements.
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

Hybrid opportunity - office attendance in Sheffield on ad hoc basis

24/7 rota pattern - more details upon application

You will provide chargeable general & preliminary legal support on any UK jurisdiction commercial or personal legal matter via the telephone. You will be expected to deliver exemplary service in every interaction on behalf of clients without creating any reputational or financial risk to the firm.

You will be required to:

• Ensure legal support provided remains general & preliminary at all times and does not become specific keeping within regulatory and policy parameters and adhering to all safe legal advice training


• Research more unique (less common) enquiries using the knowledge tools available and internal subject matter experts to provide accurate legal information.


• Complete proactive general legal research to remain up to date with changes to UK law and to ensure proficiency across all types of enquiries that are made to the Legal Helpline.


• Champion specific legal areas and engage with that legal area to increase your knowledge and to be an ambassador for the Legal helpline within that legal department.


• Be aware of the commercial agreements for each scheme and focus on delivering exceptional service whilst also being aware to drive the right commercial outcome for the firm.


• Put yourself in the caller's situation and provide guidance that can be actually applied in their situation, correctly identifying any associated options, risks and benefits.


• Identify when a matter needs specific legal support and professionally highlight the advantages of the case being taken on by Irwin Mitchell


• Assess legal claims against Legal Expenses terms and conditions to understand if there are any clear exceptions and make those clear to the policy holder.


• To understand who may be a vulnerable caller and upon identification act accordingly to ensure you give further reasonable support to assist them.


• To be yourself in order to give an authentic client service.


• To be flexible with your approach to meet the unique needs of the enquirer to ensure all feel included and have access to the same high level of service.


• Provide insight back to the firm of any marketing developments required to improve the IM LHL proposition.


• Work collaboratively with your peers and not competitively to work towards one common goal., 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.
Additional Information

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, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.


• UK Law Degree 2.1 or above (LLB or equivalent)


• Client/Customer care experience


• Fluent English


• Computer competence


• Excellent oral and written communication


• Ability to show understanding and empathy in a professional manner


• Time management and ability to work to defined time lines


• Call handling experience desirable
  
  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 to work in a way that best suits you. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over how they wish to work subject to role and client requirements.

We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023!