Litigation Assistant / Paralegal - SI CICA (5272)

We are looking for a Litigation Assistant/ Paralegal to join our Serious Injury Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Team in Leeds. Our Team The team represents a diverse group of victims, including those who have suffered from violent attacks, abuse (including sexual abuse), terrorism, and human trafficking. The team were involved in a landmark case that established grooming as a crime of violence. The team frequently represents victims at appeal and specialises in cases involving children with non-accidental brain injuries. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing As a Litigation Assistant, you'll support case handlers by performing complex administrative duties to progress cases through the court process. This role is busy and demanding, with diverse duties and no two days being the same. You'll work in a team that specialises in claiming compensation from the government for victims of violence through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). You'll regularly liaise with a wide range of clients and professionals, both over the phone and in writing. Whether arranging meetings, seeking medical reports, or chasing information, you'll need to maintain a sensitive and professional approach at all times. Responsibilities:

• Funding
• Collecting medical records
• Chasing payments
• Preparing bundles and billing
• Ensuring compliance
You'll handle a lot of administrative tasks, high-volume cases, and support fee-earning activities. The role involves significant housekeeping and efficiency., 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, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Ideally, you will have some prior legal administration experience and a proven background in a similar support administration role. If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, we'll provide you with all the training and support you need to succeed in this highly rewarding role.

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care' - 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 to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.


• 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. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!