Paralegal

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

Paralegal

Leeds

Salary: £26,195.00 per annum.

Join our collaborative and respected Employment team as a Paralegal – Make a Real Difference!

Our well-established and highly respected and award-winning solicitors’ firm is seeking a Paralegal to join our Employment team based in Roundhay, Leeds, supporting fee earners on a wide range of legal and operational work

Are you looking to build a career in Employment Law? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same? If you’re proactive, organised and ready to take on meaningful responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

This role offers exceptional hands‑on experience, direct client contact, and the opportunity to develop your legal skills within a supportive, collaborative department.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join Us?

• Work closely with experienced Employment Lawyers.
• Exposure to a broad range of cases and clients.
• Supportive team culture focused on development.
• Opportunities to expand skills and progress your career.
• A culture that rewards initiative and teamwork.

To apply for this Paralegal role, please upload your CV and include a cover letter with your application.

INDHS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.