Dispute Resolution Assistant / Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
Levi Solicitors is a high quality, client-centred law firm with approximately 80 staff and growing. We believe our people are our biggest asset and treat them as such.
Due to sustained success an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Dispute Resolution Team for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal.
Job Role
Working at our offices in Leeds City Centre the ideal applicant will be keen to make a real contribution to the team and its success. You should have a strong interest in Dispute Resolution / Professional Negligence and thrive on the opportunity to learn, develop and progress your legal career.
Daily duties will include assisting the Managing Partner with his caseload in Dispute Resolution / Professional Negligence.
This is a full-time role for which the hours are working Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm with one hour for lunch. The role is office-based.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking with a good attention to detail. Knowledge of Dispute Resolution / Professional Negligence is preferred.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: up to £22,000 DOE
- Generous holiday entitlement + Christmas closure + birthday off
- Work / life balance and a supportive, positive work environment
- Pension (Aegon)
- Casual dress (business dress only expected when meeting clients)
- Opportunity to make a difference to a growing firm
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To apply for the role. Please forward your CV to recruitment@levisolicitors.co.uk.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES – we reserve the right to contact any candidates direct where agencies have not been instructed to assist with recruitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS1 2JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- dispute resolution / professional negligence: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DRA/PA
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 Dispute Resolution Assistant / Paralegal roles across Levi Solicitors'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 £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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