Mental Health Paralegal

Bison Solicitors Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated Legal Paralegal to join their Mental Health department. The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree or Legal Practice Course (LPC) and possess at least 12 months of paralegal experience. Responsibilities include managing cases, meeting clients, and providing legal advice. Strong organizational skills and a professional demeanor are essential. This role provides an opportunity to advocate for vulnerable individuals and requires travel to clients within Manchester.

Benefits

Carers', Parental, Bereavement leaves

Additional annual leave on birthday

Company pension

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day case work.
• Run files independently under supervision.
• Regularly meet clients to provide legal advice.
• Advocate in meetings, hospitals, and courts.
• Engage in advocacy.
• Participate in negotiations.

Skills

Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients

Professional presentation

Independent work capability

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication with challenging clients

Education

Completed a law degree and/or Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Job description

This is a great opportunity to gain real legal experience within a short space of time. The role is particularly suited for law graduates with great communication skills, can do attitude and not afraid to be thrown into the deep end. You will gain case management experience, work under pressure and excellent exposure to client contacts and advocacy.

We are seeking a bright, energetic, and hardworking individual with a minimum of 12 months of continuous paralegal experience to join our Mental Health department. This is a highly specialized area of Human Rights Law, focusing on mental health, mental capacity law, and public law. As a Mental Health law Legal Paralegal, you will play a vital role in advocating for and representing some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society. This position requires a strong commitment to helping people and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Completed a law degree and/or Legal Practice Course (LPC)
• Hold a UK Driver’s License and have full access to a car

Responsibilities:

• day to day case management
• Independently run files from start to finish under supervision
• Meet with clients regularly to take instructions and provide clear and concise legal advice.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in professional meetings, at hospitals and courts.
• Advocacy
• Negotiation

Required Skills:

• Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to present yourself in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills to manage your own case load.
• Attention to detail in office-based tasks and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with difficult or challenging clients.

Based in Manchester position; requires regular travel to clients.

• Carers’, Parental, Bereavement leaves
• Additional annual leave day on birthday
• Company pension
• Free parking

On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s Licence (required)

How to Apply

Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files below: