Employment Paralegal
Benefits and Details
* Hours Mon-Fri 8:45-5:30 (slightly shorter hours would be considered)
* Salary circa £25-28K pa + Benefits dependent on skills and experience
* Location: 112 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2AL
* Free on-site parking
* Regular complimentary social events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holidays - starting at 22 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 25)
Our well-established and highly respected and award-winning solicitors firm is seeking a Paralegal to join our Employment team based in Roundhay, Leeds, supporting fee earners on a wide range of legal and operational work.
Are you looking to build a career in Employment Law? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same? If youre proactive, organised and ready to take on meaningful responsibility, wed love to hear from you.
This role offers exceptional hands‑on experience, direct client contact, and the opportunity to develop your legal skills within a supportive, collaborative department.
What Youll Be Doing
* Preparing hearing and trial bundles, organising evidence and supporting litigation work.
* Conducting legal research and assisting with drafting legal documents.
* Managing case files, deadlines and internal systems.
* Liaising with clients, counsel and external parties.
* Providing essential administrative and diary support to fee earners.
* Supporting business development and departmental projects.
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Confident written and verbal communication.
* Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, PDF editing tools).
* A proactive, self‑motivated approach.
* Interest in Employment Law.
* (Preferred) Legal studies (LLB/LPC/SQE) or prior legal/HR experience.
* Work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers.
* Exposure to a broad range of cases and clients.
* Supportive team culture focused on development.
* Opportunities to expand skills and progress your career.
* A culture that rewards initiative and teamwork.
What Were Looking For
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Confident written and verbal communication.
* Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, PDF editing tools).
* A proactive, self‑motivated approach.
* Interest in Employment Law.
* (Preferred) Legal studies (LLB/LPC/SQE) or prior legal/HR experience.
Why Join Us?
* Work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers.
* Exposure to a broad range of cases and clients.
* Supportive team culture focused on development.
* Opportunities to expand skills and progress your career.
* A culture that rewards initiative and teamwork.
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