Legal Administrator / Paralegal
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Job Description
Posted on:
11 November 2026
Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 500+ people across 30 offices.
Recently recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 employers in The Sunday Times Best Big Places to Work 2026, there’s never been a better time to join the team at Ison Harrison.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year.
Legal Administrator / Paralegal
Join a Unique and Growing Legal Team
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about dogs?
We are looking for a Legal Administrator or Paralegal to join our specialist Four Legs Law Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a career within the legal sector whilst working in an area of law that combines professional expertise with a genuine passion for dogs.
Whether you already have legal experience or are looking to take your first step into the legal profession, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
Working alongside experienced legal professionals, you will provide administrative and paralegal support across a varied caseload involving dog-related legal matters.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role that requires excellent organisation, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting solicitors and fee earners with day-to-day case management
- Preparing legal documents, forms and client correspondence
- Managing client enquiries via telephone and email
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate case records
- Liaising with clients, third parties and external organisations
- Supporting with document preparation and evidence collation
- Scheduling appointments and managing diaries
- Ensuring files are maintained in line with firm procedures and compliance requirements
About You
We’re far more interested in finding the right person than someone who has worked in a specific area of law.
You may currently be working as:
- A Legal Administrator
- A Paralegal
- A Legal Assistant
- An Office Administrator
- A Customer Service Professional
- A Graduate looking to start a legal career
- Or someone from another professional background with strong administrative skills and a
We would love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to manage competing priorities
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Strong IT skills
- A genuine passion for dogs
- A desire to learn and develop within a legal environment
Salary
The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.
Contract Type
Full-time / Permanent
Location
Duke House, 54 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2EE
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
Pay: £24,800.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?
Check it against the SRA’s questions in two minutes. If there is no COLP or solicitor where you work, the SRA lets a solicitor outside confirm it: an FQPS solicitor can, from £275.
