Paralegal

DLA Piper; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Leeds is seeking a Paralegal to deliver high-quality, efficient legal support within our Legal Delivery Centre. You’ll work with colleagues across the UK, Australia and the Netherlands to handle document-heavy and process-driven work, enabling our lawyers to focus on complex advisory matters.

The role offers training and progression within a fast-paced, globally connected team that values precision, collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a law degree (or non-law degree with a law conversion qualification).
• Strong academic record reflecting analytical ability and high performance.
• Excellent attention to detail in document review and process.
• Effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal support across contentious, corporate transactional, or real estate matters.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and work flexibly across teams and disciplines.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients for seamless service delivery.
• Develop legal capability through structured training and exposure to more complex tasks.
• Identify opportunities to refine processes and improve quality and speed of delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team player

Adaptable

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Law conversion qualification

Job description

This role exists to deliver high-quality, efficient legal support as part of our Legal Delivery Centre in Leeds, helping to streamline and scale legal services across the firm. As a Paralegal, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands to support document-heavy and process-driven legal work using innovative tools and methods. Your contribution will enable our lawyers to focus on complex advisory matters, enhancing client service and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to grow your legal career in a forward-thinking, globally connected environment that values creativity, precision, and teamwork.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal support across contentious, corporate transactional, or real estate matters, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all outputs
• Adapt to shifting priorities by working flexibly across teams and legal disciplines, contributing to the Centre’s ability to respond to changing client and business needs
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, clients, to support seamless service delivery and enhance client satisfaction
• Develop legal capability and confidence through structured training and exposure to increasingly complex tasks, enabling progression within the team
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to refine processes and enhance the quality and speed of legal service delivery

About you

• Completed or near completion of a law degree (or non-law degree with a law conversion qualification), demonstrating a solid foundation in legal principles
• Proven academic excellence, reflecting strong analytical thinking and a commitment to high performance
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in document review and legal processes
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex information clearly and build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, who thrives in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and contributes positively to team dynamic
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and work across different legal disciplines as needed

About US

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.

Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us.Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.

We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.