Paralegal - International (Proficient in French) - Leigh Day : Job Details

About Leigh DayWe 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 teamOur International Team specialises in international cases involving multinational corporations where environmental harm or human rights abuses have been alleged. Notable cases include representing around 2,000 Malawian tobacco farmers and their children in a claim against British American Tobacco Plc in respect of claims of forced and child labour. We also act on behalf of whistleblowers who have sought to expose wrongdoing and corruption overseas.

About the roleWe have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our landmark international cases. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of litigation, including liaising with clients, and provide administrative support to the team. The role will require regular overseas travel.

Please note this role has a fixed starting salary of £27,500. We would be grateful if you could ensure this meets your expectations before submitting an application.

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Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionLeigh 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 (Aviva)· Life assurance 4 x salary· Healthcare cash plan with Medicash· Private Health Insurance (BUPA)· Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off· Cycle to work scheme· Enhanced maternity & paternity pay· Electric car scheme