Biography
I am a paralegal within the Criminal Injuries Team at Irwin Mitchell. I have a significant experience of dealing with Criminal Injury Claims and helping clients of all ages who have sadly been assaulted or abused.
I work as part of a fantastic team helping our clients claim compensation for life-changing injuries sustained as a result of being a blameless victim of a crime of violence.
What inspired you to get into law?
I have had an interest law since my university days. During the course of completing my Criminology and Sociology degree, I completed a number of modules that sparked my interest even more.
A number of years after I graduated, I landed a job as a paralegal and I have never looked back.
A career in law was an obvious choice for me as I get a huge satisfaction from helping people. Especially people whose lives have been turned upside down from no fault of their own. I absolutely love the field that I work in and find the work incredibly rewarding.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
I enjoy forming a relationship with the client. Some of the work I deal with can take a number of years so forming a great working relationship with a client is really important. Listening to the client and taking on board everything they say is priceless.
It’s also great securing the outcome that the client deserves and knowing that I have played a part in changing their life for the bette
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
To have the opportunity to work with such a prestigious firm like Irwin Mitchell is fantastic and to be a part of the CICA Team is even better. I feel incredibly lucky to work alongside lawyers with a plethora of knowledge in their field.
Irwin Mitchell also offers a “flexible by choice” policy which allows for a great work-life balance.
What do you do away from the office?
Out of the office, I enjoy spending time with my partner, friends and family. I enjoy eating out and trying new restaurants.
I enjoy travelling and visiting new places. I have a huge bucket list of places that I want to visit.
I absolutely love live music and enjoy watching bands in all settings, from my local pub to Glastonbury Festival.
Testimonials
"Hannah Dowling helped me and made my experience easy to trust her opinion made me feel comfortable such a great company I will be forever grateful." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I can’t express enough how amazing my experience has been with Irwin Mitchell they have gone above and beyond their service is fantastic, thank you to Hannah Dowling especially you are a credit to the company thank you" - 5* Trustpilot review.
"Irwin Mitchell have looked after my case for a number of years…
Hannah has looked after my case for the past year as it came to a close…
I was always informed and kept in line with everything that was required and assisted along the way… every case worker who has been part of my journey has had a part in changing my life… Thanks is not enough! Amazing group thank you Hannah" - 5* Trustpilot review.
"Hannah who handled all the “day to day” things was brilliant, patient, understanding and so so helpful. This review won’t come close to describing the support and professionalism that I have experienced through the 4+ years that my case went on for. All the way through they never let anything slip. Thank you once again for everything. Can’t recommend enough!!!" - 5* Trustpilot review.
"Thank you for your help on my behalf, constantly advising and updating at each stage. Very professional and helpful with all the information, couldn’t be more happier with the end result!" - 5* Trustpilot review.
