Counsel Work, Jobs in Otley, Wyk (with Salaries)

Paralegal / Lead Paralegal - Recoveries
DWF —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
Litigation Specialist
NewDay —Leeds
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1d
Senior Legal Counsel
System C —Leeds
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
Trainee Solicitor
Hurrairah Harris Solicitors —Halifax
- £23,132.20 - £26,715.20 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Principal Legal Officer (PO4)
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £46,142 - £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Litigation Executive
RKS Solicitors —Dewsbury
- £20,000 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
12d
Serious Injury - Grade B Fee Earner
Minster Law —Wakefield
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Business development
- Travel
- Mentoring
Administration Assistant
Flint Bishop —Leeds
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Principal Legal officer - Grade PO6 FT
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Temporary
- Training & development
- Annual leave
4d
Family Solicitor (Crossgates & Chapel Allerton)
Eventus Recruitment Group —Leeds
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance programme
Fraud Investigator - Harrogate
Department for Work and Pensions —Harrogate
- £38,772 - £39,621 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Trainee Solicitor – Criminal Defence
Hudson Gray Solicitors —Huddersfield
- From £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
Principal Legal Officer (PO6)
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
Serious Injury Associate
Minster Law —Wakefield
- £48,000 - £75,000 a year
- Remote
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
WBD InHouse Consultants
Womble Bond Dickinson —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
Team Coordinator (Personal Injury)
Leigh Day —Leeds
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Hotel
- Annual leave
Serious Injury - Grade C Fee Earner
Minster Law —Wakefield
- £33,280 - £42,000 a year
- Remote
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Legal Counsel
Giacom —Nelson
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Commercial Contracts Manager
Lhasa Limited —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Life insurance
11d
Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal
Oakwood Solicitors —Leeds
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management

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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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