Paralegals Work, Jobs in Wakefield, Wyk (with Salaries)

Paralegal / Lead Paralegal - Recoveries
DWF —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
Litigation Paralegal
Flint Bishop —Leeds
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Paralegal (Housing Litigation) Leeds
Dobson Welch —Leeds
- £26,228 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
2d
Litigation Specialist
NewDay —Leeds
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Court of Protection Costs Specialist - Remote
Frenkel Topping —Doncaster
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Remote
- Training & development
Quick apply
Paralegal - Restructuring & Insolvency
Irwin Mitchell —Leeds
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Commercial Property Solicitor
Thornton Jones Solicitors —Wakefield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
5d
Litigation Executive - Credit Hire /Personal Injury
Kennedy Hunter Solicitors —Cleckheaton
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
Quick apply
Conveyancing Assistant
Mallory Pryce —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Credit Hire Paralegal/Litigation Executive
Flint Bishop —Leeds
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Paralegal - International Cross-Border
Stone King —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick apply
10d
Paralegal - Telecomms (Real Estate)
DAC Beachcroft —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Cost Draftsman
Oakwood Solicitors —Leeds
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
Litigation Assistant, Healthcare
Kennedys Law —Sheffield
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Experienced Criminal Paralegal
Harris Solicitors Limited —Bradford
- £26,500 - £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Draftsperson
DWF —Leeds
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Paralegal - Corporate Insurance and Risk
DAC Beachcroft —Leeds
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer/Experienced Paralegal - Disease
DAC Beachcroft —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Quick apply
Will Writing & Estate Planning Advisor - | Full Training |
Westminster Law ltd —Wakefield
- £49,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
4d
Paralegal - New Build Conveyancing
Switalskis Solicitors —Leeds
- £26,052 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
9d

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Paralegal / Lead Paralegal - Recoveries

DWF -
Leeds

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Stakeholder liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Court bundle preparation
Litigation
Legal research
Computer skills

Full job description

Why join us?:

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal / Lead Paralegal to join our Technical Recoveries Team. In this role, you will be assisting fee earners on files and supporting our qualified individuals, from scoping matters referred into the Technical Team to achieving time-critical deliverables, all while adhering to budget constraints and legal parameters.

DWF is a full-service international firm and as such, this role is unique in terms of the variety of work and excellent clients that you will be exposed to.

This role offers excellent scope for progression and is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic candidate looking to build on their previous experience and continue their career in Debt Recovery.

The Recoveries Department is based in Leeds and Newcastle with hybrid working available (3 days per week in the office)

Responsibilities:

Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on non-referred matters.
Brief Counsel on complex cases and prepare bundles for hearings or trials.
Review matters at referral stage, defining scope and breaking work into proportionate tasks.
Handle a range of litigation tasks, including drafting claims, responding to defences, negotiating settlements, and managing enforcement or insolvency applications.
Communicate scope and progress clearly to clients throughout the matter.
Liaise with third parties such as litigants in person, legal representatives, and courts.
Take ownership of cases, ensuring timely progression to conclusion using the Liberate case management system.
Work with autonomy while reporting regularly to the Specialist Manager based on matter complexity and value.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential

Experience assisting fee earners on files and providing support to qualified professionals.
Background in dispute resolution or defendant debt recovery.
Strong strategic thinking with decisive, action-oriented decision-making skills.
Proficiency in ICT and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent problem-solving skills, legal research capabilities, and technical competence.
Ability to demonstrate integrity, encourage open debate, and foster a culture of sharing best practices and reporting issues when arisen.

Desirable

Previous experience working on insolvency cases.

What we offer?:

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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paralegals jobs in wakefield, wyk

Paralegal / Lead Paralegal - Recoveries

Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal (Housing Litigation) Leeds

Litigation Specialist

Court of Protection Costs Specialist - Remote

Paralegal - Restructuring & Insolvency

Commercial Property Solicitor

Litigation Executive - Credit Hire /Personal Injury

Conveyancing Assistant

Credit Hire Paralegal/Litigation Executive

Paralegal - International Cross-Border

Paralegal - Telecomms (Real Estate)

Cost Draftsman

Litigation Assistant, Healthcare

Experienced Criminal Paralegal

Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Draftsperson

Paralegal - Corporate Insurance and Risk

Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer/Experienced Paralegal - Disease

Will Writing & Estate Planning Advisor - | Full Training |

Paralegal - New Build Conveyancing

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