Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join their well-respected, busy and friendly employment law team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is office based.

You will need at least 1.5/2 years with hands on recent employment law experience. You should bring experience of exposure to both claimant and respondent employment work. You require minimal supervision and can handle your own case load.

Requirements:

• Ability to liaise with clients and other stakeholders as required by the team.
• A good knowledge of Employment Law.
• Professional Legal Qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX) desirable but not essential.
• Ability to draft correspondence and manage own caseload unsupervised.
• Good proof-reading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and firm.
• Intermediate to advanced IT and online systems ability (Microsoft Office, legal industry specific document management systems, online portals/datarooms etc.)
• Commercial, practical and financial awareness.
• Able to work collaboratively and fit into a friendly but busy team.
• Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Confidently manage accounts and money laundering responsibilities associated with client files.

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy) plus 8 Bank holidays
• Non-Contractual Leave 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown
• 4% Employer Pension Contribution
• BUPA Private Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection Scheme
• Death in Service Benefits
• Perkbox/Benefits Hub

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.