Paralegal

Permanent, full time

Role Reference – PARA/INT/AW/FEB25

About The Team

Our International team specialises in international cases involving multinational corporations where environmental harm or human rights abuses have been alleged. Notable cases include representing over 70 artisanal miners in Tanzania who alleged serious assaults inflicted by mine security guards, representing 4,388 former miners against two large mining cooperations in South Africa and achieving justice for children and women who alleged lead poisoning caused by a mining operation in Zambia.

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our international group claims, with the primary focus being assisting on claims involving human rights violations in Tanzania, Nigeria and South Africa. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of the litigation, including research, liaising with clients, and provide administrative support to the team. Experience conducting detailed telephone interviews is preferred. Microsoft Excel expertise essential.

Application Process

Please return the following documents to [email protected] by Sunday 2nd March 2025, 11:59pm:

• In one document: A copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period.
• A separate document: The completed application form.

Please note that interviews will be carried out in early March.

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. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.

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 breakfast and lunch