Lead Paralegal – Debt Recovery & Litigation

DWF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF, a leading global legal and business services provider, is seeking a Lead Paralegal for its Technical Recoveries Team in Leeds. You will assist fee earners on files, support qualified professionals, and help scope matters to ensure timely, budget-conscious outcomes.

The Recoveries Department is based in Leeds with hybrid working available (3 days per week in the office). This role offers progression and exposure to a wide range of debt recovery matters.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting fee earners on files and providing support to qualified professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on non‑referred matters.

Skills

Experience assisting fee earners

Dispute resolution / debt recovery

Strategic thinking

ICT proficiency

Legal research

Integrity & collaboration

Tools

Liberate case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

DWF, a leading global legal and business services provider, is seeking a Lead Paralegal for its Technical Recoveries Team in Leeds. You will assist fee earners on files, support qualified professionals, and help scope matters to ensure timely, budget-conscious outcomes.

The Recoveries Department is based in Leeds with hybrid working available (3 days per week in the office). This role offers progression and exposure to a wide range of debt recovery matters.