Job Title: Paralegal
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000
Location: Leeds
Reed Business Support are recruiting on behalf of a Law firm based in Leeds, our client is seeking a Paralegal to be an integral part of their team. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in coordinating all details before, during, and after trial. Your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, managing administrative tasks, and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties, including calendar management, organizing case files, and logistics coordination
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from various sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Requirements and Skills:
- Proven working experience as a Paralegal
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in computer applications and databases