Do you want to join our busy Paralegal hub where you are able to be exposed to multiple areas of law? You'll get the opportunity to be part of a vibrant hub of Paralegals whilst also working within a core legal department. You will be supported by a Paralegal Manager who will be able to help you develop your career whilst also having the expertise of your legal department to train and develop your legal skills. As a Paralegal at Walker Morris you'll play a vital role within the Legal Services Delivery Centre, you will be a main point of contact for Lawyers and support staff to go to for assistance and also manage your own case load where necessary. You will gain vital experience working side by side Partners and Directors with possible opportunities for external client visits and leading on projects, all of which will make it able to forge your own path to a potential future training contract. What your role as a Paralegal will look like: Handling own caseload of files (where appropriate) from instruction, to issuing proceedings and enforcement and under the supervision of a more senior fee earner. Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular: file creation; generation of suitable client care correspondence; completion of client questionnaires; drafting of petition/court documentation; attend routine meetings/interlocutory hearings. Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications. Manage the collation of matter start and matter completion data by agreement with the fee earners in the Department. General administrative tasks, including monthly reporting on cases for client purposes and invoicing of files. Deputise for fee earners in their absence if necessary, passing urgent issues to another senior fee earner for guidance (if a small team). What we are looking for: Excellent academics, including high grades at A Level Hold a law degree or non-law degree plus GDL LPC would be preferable but not essential Previous litigation experience would be beneficial Demonstrate focus and commitment to work duties Display a professional and assertive approach Have excellent organisational skills Be self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to operate flexibly and as part of a team We are looking for multiple candidates and have a selection of start dates available: May 2024 (X1) June 2024 - FTC (X1) July 2024 (X1) August 2024 (X1) We offer hybrid working at Walker Morris; however, for this role within your probation period it is advised to be in the office as much as possible to aid your development. Why Join Walker Morris: When you’re looking for a job, we know it's about more than just the role. That's why we provide the support you need to develop and grow your career. We’ve hybrid and flexible working, so you can make work and life work together for you. Walker Morris is a top 100 commercial law firm where you don’t have to fit a mould, so you can bring your full self to work. We’ve recently launched the new Walker Morris brand, which brings to life what it’s really like to work with and within the firm. What it really comes back to is our purpose, to forge your own path. It means we’re 70% corporate professional law firm but with 30% individual expression – meaning we’re personal, modern and have a drive for innovation. What we offer: Hybrid working –split your time between our office in Leeds City Centre and remote working, with a home working allowance Annual Leave – minimum of 25 days per year, increasing to 31 days with length of service. Also – buy/sell holidays up to 5 days per year Bonus Scheme – our annual bonus scheme recognises outstanding contributions to the firm and our ambitions. All colleagues are eligible subject to meeting the criteria of the scheme. Pension – saving for retirement? Let us do the hard work for you. We auto-enrol all eligible colleagues in to a workplace pension and we contribute a minimum of 5% of annual salary Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service At Walker Morris we are working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic as well as LGBTQ and non-binary candidates. Each individual brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics to their work, so you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. Hybrid