Employment Law Paralegal – Fast-Paced Leeds Role

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solicitors’ firm in Leeds is looking for a Paralegal to join their Employment team. This role involves preparing documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files while liaising with clients and supporting fee earners. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. An interest in Employment Law and relevant legal studies or experience is preferred. Join a supportive culture with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Exposure to a broad range of cases and clients

Supportive team culture focused on development

Opportunities to expand skills and progress your career

Work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Solid IT skills including Word, Excel, and PDF editing.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Interest in Employment Law.
• Preferred legal studies (LLB/LPC/SQE) or prior legal/HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing hearing and trial bundles, organising evidence.
• Conducting legal research and assisting with drafting documents.
• Managing case files, deadlines, and internal systems.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and external parties.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners.
• Supporting business development and departmental projects.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident written and verbal communication

Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, PDF editing)

Proactive, self-motivated approach

Interest in Employment Law

Education

Legal studies (LLB/LPC/SQE)

Job description

A leading solicitors’ firm in Leeds is looking for a Paralegal to join their Employment team. This role involves preparing documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files while liaising with clients and supporting fee earners. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. An interest in Employment Law and relevant legal studies or experience is preferred. Join a supportive culture with opportunities for career development.