Paralegal (Employment Law)

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.