Paralegal

Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded professional services organisation in Leeds, working within a specialist Housing Management and Property Litigation team.

This role would be particularly well suited to a recent Law graduate or graduate with 6-12 months' relevant experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within the legal sector. Previous housing or property litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential. As would working for the CAB.

Salary is £26,228 plus a billings based bonus

The Role

Working alongside experienced Solicitors and other legal professionals, you will provide support across a varied caseload while developing your own knowledge and experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting Solicitors with the day-to-day management of files
Preparing claim forms, pleadings and witness statements
Managing deadlines across multiple cases
Preparing trial bundles and court documentation
Liaising with Courts and external parties to ensure paperwork is completed
Assisting fee earners and Barristers ahead of hearings
Conducting legal research and assisting with client enquiries
Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files
Attending Court when required
Conducting advocacy on routine County Court matters as experience develops
Providing a professional and responsive service to clients

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

Degree educated with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent, ideally in Law, Politics, International Relations, History, English Literature, Philosophy or Economics
A recent graduate or have around 6-12 months' relevant experience
Confident undertaking research and producing accurate written work
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and priorities
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
A clear and professional communicator
Methodical, proactive and able to work independently
A strong team player with a genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sectorLPC/SQE1 study or completion would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands-on legal experience within a supportive and highly professional environment.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK