Paralegal

About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We are not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About the team
Our Human Rights team act for individuals, groups and organisations which brings claims and challenges against public authorities (such as government bodies, local authorities and agencies), in a range of areas such as civil liberties, human rights breaches, abuse, community care, and regularly acts in Inquest & Court of Protection cases.

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to assist the Partner and Solicitors working on claims for abuse and / or mistreatment, both cases of non-recent childhood sexual and physical abuse and cases of current abuse or neglect in health, education and social care settings and workplace sexual violence.

The work involved will be varied and, at times, highly challenging. It requires strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to schedule work efficiently and work towards multiple deadlines and an awareness of or ability to learn how to work in a ‘trauma informed’ way for clients who are dealing with trauma and its consequences.

It will ideally suit a Paralegal who has previous civil litigation experience, an interest in this area of law, is highly emotionally resilient and can empathise with this particular client group and has excellent organisational and document management skills 

Application Process
Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by 6th November 2024, midnight:

• A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period.
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• The completed application form.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work.  We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.

Employee Benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay