Paralegal - Regulatory

Capsticks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Leeds seeks a paralegal to manage fitness to practice investigations. You'll conduct witness interviews, prepare evidence, and support legal teams while developing your career through structured training programs. Candidates should possess a minimum 2:1 law degree, strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach. This role is perfect for those eager to make an impact in a rigorous legal environment.

Benefits

Bespoke training programmes

Exclusive access to training contracts

Qualifications

• Manage your own caseload under supervision.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and chargeable hours targets.
• Engage with clients, witnesses, and experts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct witness interviews and draft statements.
• Assist lawyers in drafting advice to clients.
• Prepare evidence and bundles for review.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

High attention to detail

Confidence

Excellent IT skills

Education

At least a 2:1 undergraduate law degree or equivalent

LPC or BVC qualification (desirable, but not essential)

Job description

The overarching objective of any regulatory body is to protect the public. When a complaint is made against a regulated professional the relevant regulatory body is responsible for conducting an investigation into the allegations. If necessary, the case is then heard by panel of adjudicators, who determine whether the individual can meet their professional standards i.e. assessing their fitness to practice. Our Clients trust us to conduct fitness to practice investigations on their behalf. We have handled thousands of regulatory cases over the last 20 years, covering case investigation, preparation and presentation. We have worked on some of the most complex and high profile cases faced by regulatory bodies, and we are proud to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. The Role and Responsibilities Our paralegals play an integral part of the fitness to practise investigations that we conduct, managing their own caseload under the supervision of a lawyer. The role includes a high level of responsibility and exposure to the legal process and is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to kick start their legal career. Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative and demonstrate a positive, can do approach to their work. Paralegals are encouraged and supported to continue their early careers development with the firm through our bespoke training programmes and exclusive access to our training contracts.

• Conducting witness interviews and drafting witness statements
• Drafting instructions to counsel and experts
• Assisting lawyers to draft advice to the client on evidence, case prospects and case progression
• Evidence reviews and bundle preparation, including identifying disclosable and unused material
• Supporting stakeholders through the fitness to practise process, including supporting vulnerable witnesses and those with additional support needs
• Liaising with clients, witnesses, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
• Managing your own caseload and effectively meeting any internal and external deadlines
• Drafting general correspondence and legal documents
• Attending conferences and hearings
• Undertaking research, The first stage will either be a 20 minute telephone interview or we will ask you to complete an online video screening which will involve recording your answers to some role related questions.
• The second stage will be an online team's interview, which can last up to 1 hour. After your interview, you will be asked to complete a role related test. This can last up to 45 minutes. Please ensure that you have enough time to complete the test when booking in for an interview.
• We will aim to deliver outcomes within 2 weeks following the completion of your interview. Candidates should have:
• At least a 2:1 undergraduate law degree or equivalent
• The ability to adhere to and manage strict deadlines and work to a chargeable hours target
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing alongside strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Confidence and a person centred approach;
• Excellent IT skills.
• An LPC or BVC qualification (desirable, but not essential)
• At least 6 months experience in a professional environment (desirable, but not essential)