Paralegal - Employment (LEI) - Leeds

Irwin Mitchell; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK legal firm is seeking a Paralegal for their Leeds Employment team. The role includes supporting Employment Tribunal work with opportunities for professional development and direct client engagement. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous, flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Some previous paralegal experience, preferably in employment law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with contentious Employment Tribunal work.
• Work on varied cases including dismissal and discrimination claims.
• Develop expertise in employment litigation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Your Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a paralegal within our Leeds Employment team. You’ll be supporting colleagues with a focus on contentious Employment Tribunal work, predominantly cases funded by Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI).

LEI is a dedicated area within our Leeds team, allowing you to work closely with colleagues doing similar work and be part of the wider Leeds and Northern team. The cases are varied, including Claimant and Respondent claims, multi-party, high-value, dismissal, discrimination, or wages claims. You’ll receive supervision and support from solicitors in the team. Working with colleagues and having direct client contact will help you develop expertise in employment litigation and enhance your communication, organization, teamwork, and efficiency skills.

This busy role offers numerous opportunities for professional development and a chance to contribute significantly to our LEI team’s excellent service delivery.

About You

• Some previous Paralegal experience, preferably in employment law, though not essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and external organizations
• A friendly, enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Shared values of pioneering, approachability, tenacity, efficiency, and integrity

If this sounds like you, we look forward to your application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 35 additional hours
• Generous, flexible pension schemes
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Westfield Health membership and access to Aviva Digital GP services

We promote well-being initiatives and offer flexible working options through our Flexible by Choice programme, supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025!

Our responsible business programmes focus on diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community engagement, environmental sustainability, and pro bono work, reflecting our core values and commitment to making a positive impact.