Paralegal

Paralegal – Manchester
Human rights
Permanent
Role Reference: PARA/RB/NOV2023

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’re 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 role
Supporting a Senior Associate with Human Rights and Employment matters, mainly the MOD Accommodation Claim.

Managing the client onboarding process, as well as taking responsibility for some individual files. communicating effectively and empathetically with clients and assisting with general administration of cases.

Requirements
We’re looking for a Paralegal with experience in managing high volume group claims (essential), and ideally some experience with publicly funded work, including Legal Aid Agency processes and funding applications. Employment law experience would be useful but not essential

Application Process
Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by 3 December 2023.
• 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.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as early as possible in order to be considered.

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

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
• Free breakfasts & lunch every day.