Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
Personal Injury Paralegal (Workplace Injury EL/PL) - Manchester
Permanent, full time
Salary Dependent on experience
PARA/RW/PI/MAN/FEB23
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 involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
About the team
Our Personal Injury workplace injury team specialises in handling claims on behalf of people injured whilst the workplace or a public place
About the role
We have an opportunity for a paralegal to handle EL PL cases (fast and multi track), reporting to a Partner. We are seeking a Paralegal with strong EL PL case handling track record. As such prior EL PL experience is required for this role.
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please visit our careers page.
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as early 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.
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
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Free breakfasts & lunch every day
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Building C (MAN 35) Northampton Road Central Park Manchester, M40 5BP
Application deadline: 12/03/2023
Reference ID: PARA/RW/PI/MAN/FEB23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal roles across Leigh Day's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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