Paralegal

About the role

As an Employment Paralegal, you will collate evidence from clients and prepare advice on merits which will set out their chances of successfully pursuing or defending the claim. As you build experience, you will support litigated employment matters under the supervision of a Senior Associate with a view to taking on your own litigated files and developing into a confident case handler, running matters end to end.

Responsibilities

• Draft clear, practical advice letters and client updates.
• Prepare case documents and bundles for tribunal.
• Liaise with opponents, tribunals and other external parties.
• Instruct counsel and support preparation for hearings.
• Negotiate and progress matters towards resolution where appropriate.
• Collate evidence from clients and prepare advice on merits.
• Support litigated employment matters under the supervision of a Senior Associate.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a client‑friendly way.
• Confidence speaking with a range of external parties (clients, opponents and tribunals).
• Good organisation and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Resilience, professionalism, and ability to support vulnerable clients in sensitive matters.
• Genuine interest in Employment Law and a proactive approach to learning.
• Willingness to learn and to take on new tasks as confidence develops.
• Nice to have: a law degree (or equivalent) or progress towards further legal qualifications.
• Previous experience in a legal, customer service or advice‑giving environment.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions.
• Group income protection for all employees.
• Group legal protection for all employees.
• European motor assistance.
• Home emergency assistance.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee discount hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3000 gyms.
• Option to join our Sports & Social Club, with discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips.
• Generous remuneration and attractive benefits package.

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