How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded professional services organisation in Leeds, working within a specialist Housing Management and Property Litigation team.
This role would be particularly well suited to a recent Law graduate or graduate with 6–12 months’ relevant experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within the legal sector. Previous housing or property litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Leeds | £26,228 + Bonus | Permanent
The Role
Working alongside experienced Solicitors and other legal professionals, you will provide support across a varied caseload while developing your own knowledge and experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Solicitors with the day-to-day management of files
- Preparing claim forms, pleadings and witness statements
- Managing deadlines across multiple cases
- Preparing trial bundles and court documentation
- Liaising with Courts and external parties to ensure paperwork is completed
- Assisting fee earners and Barristers ahead of hearings
- Conducting legal research and assisting with client enquiries
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files
- Attending Court when required
- Conducting advocacy on routine County Court matters as experience develops
- Providing a professional and responsive service to clients
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- Degree educated with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent, ideally in Law, Politics, International Relations, History, English Literature, Philosophy or Economics
- A recent graduate or have around 6–12 months' relevant experience
- Confident undertaking research and producing accurate written work
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and priorities
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- A clear and professional communicator
- Methodical, proactive and able to work independently
- A strong team player with a genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sector
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
LPC/SQE1 study or completion would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands-on legal experience within a supportive and highly professional environment.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location