Paralegal - 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, 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 teamOur Human Rights team act for individuals, groups and organisations which brings challenges against public authorities (such as government bodies, local authorities and agencies), in a range of areas such as civil liberties, human rights, discrimination and employment rights.

About the roleWe have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the Human Rights team to support our claimants and lawyers with our cases. We are looking for someone to assist with a busy case load of group and individual work.

Please note this role has a fixed starting salary of £23,000. We would be grateful if you could ensure this meets your expectations before submitting an application.

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please click 'apply now' and you will be redirected to our website.

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• 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 breakfast and lunch