Paralegal

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Paralegals to join their Forensic Accounting team in Leeds. This temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity for law graduates to gain hands-on experience in document review and complex information handling. You'll work in a supportive environment, contributing to investigations and ensuring quality outputs while honing your legal skills. Ideal for those looking to build a career in law, this position allows you to engage in active casework and develop your analytical abilities. If you're eager to learn and grow in a professional setting, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduates encouraged to apply for practical experience.
• Strong academic record required, minimum AAB at A-level.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and categorising evidence to support investigations.
• Managing financial outputs and billing responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

AAB at A-level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

OneNote

Job description

Paralegal – Forensic Accounting
Location: Leeds (LS1)
Sector: Admin & Secretarial
Contract Type: Temporary, Initial 2-month contract, with the possibility of extension on a rolling monthly basis
Working hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 18:00pm
Rate of pay: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour, dependent on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Pertemps is recruiting two Paralegals to support a Forensic Accounting team on a short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for recent law graduates to gain practical experience in document review and handling complex information within a specialised area of legal work.
Based in Leeds, the role is well suited to individuals looking to build their skills in a professional, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing and categorising a wide range of evidence to support investigations.

Working with e-disclosure platforms and bespoke systems (full training provided), applying relevance and redaction decisions to support disclosure processes.

Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress.

Contributing to team meetings and discussions to ensure consistency and quality of output.

Meeting targets and recording time accurately.

Managing financial outputs and billing responsibilities.

About You:

Law degree from Leeds University or a university of equivalent or higher standing.

Strong academic record – minimum AAB at A-level (or equivalent, excluding General Studies) and at least a 2:1 in your law degree.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

High level of accuracy, organisation and adaptability.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; working knowledge of Excel and OneNote would be advantageous.

Experience in document review or a similar paralegal role (6 months or more) is desirable but not essential.

Comfortable using relevant IT systems – training will be provided where needed.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in forensic accounting, working as part of a knowledgeable and supportive team. From day one, you'll be involved in active casework and have the chance to build your legal and analytical skills in a professional setting.