Paralegal

You will work as part of a team to deliver a first class service to our clients. The types of claims include unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions. Our approach is to create a supportive environment by working collaboratively as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.  

It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally.  A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.  

The successful candidate will be someone with energy and enthusiasm, working hard to provide the highest levels of service whilst at the same time valuing having fun being part of a supportive and collegiate team. 

Required experience, skills, and attributes 

• Minimum 1 year’s employment law experience, preferably within private practice. 

• Demonstratable experience supporting Employment Tribunal litigation on the respondent/employer side. Claimant-only experience will not be suitable. 

• Practical experience supporting Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to hearing, with a good understanding of employment litigation processes and procedures. 

• Strong working knowledge of employment claims, including unfair and wrongful dismissal, redundancy, whistleblowing and discrimination. 

• Experience supporting key stages of litigation, including Preliminary/Case Management Hearings, disclosure, Judicial Mediation, Final Hearings and Remedy Hearings. 

• Strong experience in Employment Tribunal bundle preparation, disclosure and document management. 

• Ability to draft, review and amend legal documents, including witness statements, Tribunal submissions, employment contracts and settlement agreements. 

• Experience communicating with Employment Tribunals and liaising with Counsel, including obtaining availability and fees, booking Counsel, preparing instructions and coordinating hearing papers. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters, prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with Fee Earners, Partners, clients, Counsel and Tribunals. 

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks, use initiative and progress matters independently while knowing when to seek guidance. 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while managing allocated matters independently. 

• Flexible, adaptable and client-focused, with a commitment to providing a responsive, efficient and high-quality service. 

• A strong academic record, including a degree or equivalent, is preferred.