Litigation Paralegal

Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Salary: Up to 28,000 (DOE)
Location: Leeds
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We have an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a leading law firm in Leeds. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to gain exposure to a broad range of contentious commercial matters, with clear opportunities for progression and development within a supportive and dynamic team.

You will work closely with experienced solicitors across a wide range of commercial disputes, assisting on cases from initial instruction through to resolution. The caseload will be varied, offering the chance to get involved in complex, high-quality work for a diverse client base including SMEs, corporates, and professional clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting solicitors on a range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder issues, debt recovery, and professional negligence claims.
• Preparing court documents, witness statements, and trial bundles.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties to progress cases efficiently.
• Managing your own smaller caseload with supervision.
• Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring key deadlines are met.

You will be an organised and proactive individual with a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution. This role will suit someone with prior paralegal experience in litigation who is keen to take on greater responsibility and grow within a firm that values initiative and professional development.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a paralegal, ideally within commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confident communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• A positive attitude and a genuine interest in progressing your legal career.

In return, you'll join a friendly and forward-thinking team where hard work is recognised and progression is encouraged. You'll gain exposure to interesting, high-value cases and receive the support you need to advance, whether toward a trainee solicitor role or further specialisation within litigation.

If this role is of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation