Job Description

This role exists to deliver high-quality, efficient legal support as part of our Legal Delivery Centre in Leeds, helping to streamline and scale legal services across the firm. As a Paralegal, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands to support document-heavy and process-driven legal work using innovative tools and methods. Your contribution will enable our lawyers to focus on complex advisory matters, enhancing client service and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to grow your legal career in a forward-thinking, globally connected environment that values creativity, precision, and teamwork.



Main duties and responsibilities

Deliver high-quality legal support

across contentious, corporate transactional, or real estate matters, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all outputs

Adapt to shifting priorities

by working flexibly across teams and legal disciplines, contributing to the Centre's ability to respond to changing client and business needs

Build strong working relationships

with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, clients, to support seamless service delivery and enhance client satisfaction

Develop legal capability

and confidence through structured training and exposure to increasingly complex tasks, enabling progression within the team

Contribute to continuous improvement

by identifying opportunities to refine processes and enhance the quality and speed of legal service delivery
About you

Completed or near completion of a law degree

(or non-law degree with a law conversion qualification), demonstrating a solid foundation in legal principles

Proven academic excellence

, reflecting strong analytical thinking and a commitment to high performance

Strong attention to detail

, ensuring accuracy and consistency in document review and legal processes

Effective communicator

, able to convey complex information clearly and build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

Collaborative team player

, who thrives in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and contributes positively to team dynamics

Adaptable and resilient

, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and work across different legal disciplines as needed
About us



We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.



At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.



Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.



We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.



Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.




Job Reference


6452


Function


Paralegals


Category


Business Professionals


Location


Leeds, United Kingdom