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Employment Paralegal
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A highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Employment Paralegal to join its growing employment team. The firm has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to large national organisations. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing legal talent, this is an excellent opportunity for an academically strong individual looking to build a long-term career within employment law.
Your new role
You will work closely with experienced employment lawyers, supporting both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Duties will include:
- Assisting with a broad range of employment tribunal claims
- Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and employment-related agreements
- Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
- Managing client files and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting fee earners with case management and business development activities
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and tribunal representatives
- Preparing bundles and other litigation documentation
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This role offers excellent exposure to complex and high-quality employment work within a supportive and high-performing team.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Exceptional academic credentials, minimum 2:1, LPC/SQE preferred/completed.
- Previous legal experience gained within employment law or a commercial legal environment
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
- A genuine interest in developing a career within employment law
Candidates with strong academics and a proactive approach will be particularly attractive to this client.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven paralegal to join a highly regarded employment team. The role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent development opportunities, and potential routes to a future training contract. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative working environment.
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