Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Simpson Judge Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Leeds is seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their team. This role involves providing direct support to solicitors, preparing legal documents, managing client communications, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience, strong organisational skills, and be detail-oriented. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a birthday day off, and a supportive team culture with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Birthday day off

Additional benefits package

Collaborative team culture

Career progression opportunities

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a relevant department.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and commitment to client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and bundles.
• Conduct legal research and case/file analysis.
• Manage client communications and updates.
• Assist with transactions, disputes, deadlines, and compliance.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Commercial Property

Property Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

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.