Paralegal in the Employment Department

Job Title

Paralegal/Legal Executive Reporting to: Head of Employment Department

Department

Employment

Key Tasks

Assisting the Head of Department and other solicitors with complex contentious employment matters (predominantly private or insurance backed claimant work).

Managing a claimant case load (under supervision).

Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the Employment Department.

A competent understanding of Employment Law and the Employment Tribunal process.

Experience

Paralegal or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years' experience of dealing with contentious Employment Law matters (as a guide).

Experience of -

• Using case management system and time recording (ideally Proclaim).
• Advising clients in relation to settlement agreements.

Excellent communication and literacy skills.

Motivated to learn and progress within the Employment Department. Flexible attitude to work.

Excellent organisational skills.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,655.00-£30,651.00 per year

• Paralegal: 3 years (preferred)