About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join a growing Employment team, supporting employer clients on a broad range of non-contentious employment law matters. Working closely with senior solicitors, you will play a key role in advising clients on day-to-day HR and employment issues, preparing employment documentation, conducting legal research, and supporting wider client projects. This role offers excellent exposure to a variety of advisory employment law work and provides a strong platform for career development within a collaborative and client-focused team. Key responsibilities - Support fee earners in managing a varied caseload of non-contentious employment law matters. - Draft, review and amend employment contracts, service agreements, policies, procedures, staff handbooks, workplace documentation, and settlement agreements. - Assist in advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, absence management, performance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working, family leave, and employment status. - Conduct legal research and prepare accurate , practical summaries and recommendations. - Support clients with organisational change projects, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers. - Prepare client communications, advisory notes, legal updates, and training materials. - Liaise with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service. - Maintain accurate case records, document management, time recording, and billing information in line with firm procedures. - Support business development initiatives through articles, legal updates, client events, and networking opportunities. - Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, particularly on corporate transactions and other cross-disciplinary matters requiring employment law input. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management policies. What success looks like - Delivering high-quality support across a range of employment advisory matters. - Producing accurate , well-drafted employment documentation and client correspondence. - Building strong relationships with clients through responsive and professional service. - Managing priorities effectively and consistently meeting deadlines. - Demonstrating a strong and developing understanding of employment law and HR practices. - Making a positive contribution to team objectives and business development activities. - Maintaining high standards of compliance, risk awareness, and professionalism. Our ideal person - Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. - Commercially aware and able to take a practical approach to problem-solving. - Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to develop their employment law expertise . - Builds positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels. - A collaborative and supportive team player. - Professional, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Essential criteria - Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or equivalent role within employment law. - Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. - Desirable criteria - Experience supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructures, or TUPE projects. - Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), CILEX qualification, or equivalent legal qualification. - Experience preparing client training materials, legal updates, or employment law guidance notes. - A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law.

Paralegal (Employment Law)

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