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’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About the team
Our team specialise in international cases involving multinational corporations where environmental harm or human rights abuses have been alleged. We also work on the high-profile cases taking action against corporations on behalf of UK drivers over alleged emissions ‘cheat devices’.

About the role
We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our consumer law group claims cases, with the primary focus being with our emissions cases. The candidate will also be supporting our international group claims. It is likely that the role will involve overseas travel. The successful candidate will provide a reliable and efficient support service for clients and assist with general administration of claims.

Application Process
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply now" to be re-directed to our careers page.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon 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.