Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Simpson Judge Ltd; 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 support fee earners in property and litigation areas. The role involves providing direct support, legal document preparation, and client communication. Applicants must demonstrate experience in at least one specified area. The firm offers comprehensive health benefits, birthday off, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Birthday day off

Enhanced leave and wellbeing perks

Career progression opportunities

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the specified practice areas.
• Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience in a relevant department is required.
• Experience using case management systems is preferred.

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

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

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