You need an up-to-date CV, a covering letter expressing your interest in the role, and a completed application form.

You will assist claimants and lawyers by gathering evidence, managing case files, and preparing documentation for asbestos-related legal cases.

Legal

United Kingdom

Manchester

Medium

Leigh Day was established in 1987 and is a highly distinctive law firm which is not afraid to take on challenges that would daunt many others. The firm’s ethos is to ensure that the ordinary person has just as good quality legal advice as our state bodies, insurers and multinationals which has led us to take on many ‘David and Goliath’ legal struggles for justice.

Our aim is to remain a niche firm specialising in the more complex aspects of personal injury and human rights law. Leigh Day is committed to achieving access to justice for all including full, fair compensation by providing first-rate legal advice. Our first priority is always to clearly understand the needs of our clients as every individual’s case has a unique set of circumstances.  

We aim to build an open, honest and supportive relationship combined with objective professional advice and expertise. All Leigh Day lawyers are passionate about their work and determined to achieve the best outcome for our clients no matter what obstacles they face.

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Paralegal – Asbestos team - Manchester Permanent, full time PARA/PI/SD/AUG24 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, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. About The Team Our asbestos industrial disease team specialises in handling a range of complex, sensitive and often life limiting claims brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. We have represented many clients whose cases have gone on to change the law in relation to asbestos related diseases. About The Role We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our asbestos related cases. For More Information, Please Review The Job Description. Application Process Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by Sunday 8th September, midnight: * A copy of your up-to-date CV * A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role * The completed application form. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon 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. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. 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 * BUPA Private Health Insurance * Enhanced maternity & paternity pay * Free breakfasts & lunch every day.

Paralegal – Asbestos team - ManchesterPermanent, full timePARA/PI/SD/AUG24About Leigh DayWe 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, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.About The TeamOur asbestos industrial disease team specialises in handling a range of complex, sensitive and often life limiting claims brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. We have represented many clients whose cases have gone on to change the law in relation to asbestos related diseases.About The RoleWe have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our asbestos related cases.For More Information, Please Review The Job Description.Application ProcessPlease return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by Sunday 8th September, midnight: * A copy of your up-to-date CV * A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role * The completed application form.      Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered.Commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionLeigh 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.We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.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 * BUPA Private Health Insurance * Enhanced maternity & paternity pay * Free breakfasts & lunch every day.

Paralegal (PI) - Leigh Day

&lt;strong&gt;Paralegal – Asbestos team - Manchester&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Permanent, full time&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PARA/PI/SD/AUG24&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Leigh Day&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our asbestos industrial disease team specialises in handling a range of complex, sensitive and often life limiting claims brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. We have represented many clients whose cases have gone on to change the law in relation to asbestos related diseases.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our asbestos related cases.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For More Information, Please Review The Job Description.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application Process&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Please return the following documents to &lt;strong&gt;jobs@leighday.co.uk&lt;/strong&gt; by &lt;strong&gt;Sunday 8th September, midnight&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; A copy of your up-to-date CV&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The completed application form.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Employee Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Enhanced pension contributions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Life assurance 4 x salary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Healthcare cash plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Cycle to work scheme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; BUPA Private Health Insurance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Enhanced maternity &amp;amp; paternity pay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Free breakfasts &amp;amp; lunch every day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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