Paralegal Review

4. My job role as a paralegal involves me supporting my colleagues within my team whilst also managing my own case load under supervision. The day to day tasks that I complete include, communicating with clients, experts and barristers, drafting legal documents, undertaking research, preparing bundles for hearings and general administration duties. I currently work four days a week and have one day for studying.

I have developed my basic understanding of civil law and criminal law which is my main aim for the course. I have also enhanced my interpersonal communication skills, reflecting and reading and writing skills.

I have enjoyed my experience so far and have at times found it challenging but also extremely useful with developing myself and the skills required for my role.

The programme is extremely organised and structured and the internal and external coachers are extremely supportive

As mentioned above the internal coordinators have been helpful and my manager and my team have also been supportive and have even provided feedback for my work which was required for my course.

I have received a lot of support from my training provider and I have regular 121 meetings with my coach and then also with my manager. I also know that should I have any urgent questions that I can go to them for help.

As already mentioned I have developed a good basic understanding of civil law which is the area of law I work in. I also learnt on how to better reflect on my work and use feedback provided by others in a effective way.

Due to Covid social events have been limited but there has been plenty of virtual events to take part in e.g quizzes. We also have team social events and I understand that there is sporting events that take place regularly under normal circumstances. I know that my department is arranging a business development day away where we will meet with other lawyer from abroad to network. (Work in International PI)

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Working in Irwin Mitchell and especially my team I have been able to see how we can make a difference to people who have suffered severe injury and financial loss. There has been a lot of times when we have supported clients through their worse times and trying to put them back in the position they were before their claim is our main aim. As an employee they are extremely supportive and offer flexible working and benefits and I am extremely lucky to be able to work for such a great company.

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