Job Description
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A highly regarded and progressive law firm in Wetherby is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join its growing Employment team.
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This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious employment paralegal who wants genuine responsibility, broad exposure to employment law and a clear path towards qualification.
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Working closely with experienced Employment Solicitors, you will support a wide range of employer matters, assist on complex cases and manage your own files under supervision.
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The work is predominantly non-contentious and advisory, with clients ranging from SMEs to established businesses across multiple sectors. You will also gain valuable exposure to Employment Tribunal matters and settlement agreements, giving you well-rounded experience across the full employment law spectrum.
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The Role
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- Supporting Employment Solicitors on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law issues
- Drafting contracts of employment, staff handbooks, policies and procedures
- Assisting with disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes
- Preparing settlement agreements and related documentation
- Supporting Employment Tribunal claims and litigation where required
- Conducting legal research and preparing draft advice
- Managing your own caseload of appropriate matters under supervision
- Building strong relationships with clients and delivering strategic, practical, commercial solutions
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The Opportunity
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This role offers far more than traditional paralegal support. You will receive excellent mentoring, early responsibility and hands-on experience in a supportive, modern environment.
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The firm is committed to developing talent and offers a clear route towards a future Training Contract for the right individual.
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- Hands-on exposure to both advisory and tribunal-related work
- Close support from experienced Employment Solicitors
- A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in employment law
- A clear pathway towards qualification and future progression
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
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- At least 12 months’ employment law experience
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding working with employers
- A strong academic background
- Initiative, drive and ambition, with a genuine desire to build a career in employment law
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