Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Leeds is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will provide support in a dynamic legal environment, assisting with key property and litigation areas. Experience in residential or commercial property and litigation is essential. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, additional leave, and a collaborative work culture that promotes career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Birthday day off

Additional benefits package

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience in a relevant department.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and bundles.
• Conducting legal research and case/file analysis.
• Managing client communications and updates.
• Assisting with transactions, disputes, deadlines and compliance.
• Maintaining accurate case management and filing systems.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Commercial Property

Property Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Leeds

We are a well-established and growing law firm based in Leeds, seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic legal environment, supporting fee earners across key areas of property and litigation.

Essential Experience

Applicants must have demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Residential Conveyancing
• Commercial Property
• Property Litigation
• Commercial Litigation

Candidates without experience in one of the above practice areas will not be considered.

Role Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Providing direct support to solicitors and fee earners
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and bundles
• Conducting legal research and case/file analysis
• Managing client communications and updates
• Assisting with transactions, disputes, deadlines and compliance
• Maintaining accurate case management and filing systems
• Supporting business development and administrative functions where required

What We Are Looking For

• Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience in a relevant department
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and commitment to client care
• Experience using case management systems (preferred but not essential)

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Birthday day off in addition to annual leave
• Additional benefits package (including enhanced leave and wellbeing perks)
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Modern office environment in central Leeds

If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more information.