Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Graduate Paralegal Employment Law Job
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Graduate Paralegal - Employment Law job
Contract: Permanent
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA - hybrid working after a period of training, minimum of 2-3 times a week in the office.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Are you a law graduate looking to begin your legal career? Or an aspiring paralegal ready to build specialist experience in employment law? How would you like to join a respected, award-winning firm with excellent opportunities for training and progression? What about working in a supportive, friendly, and ambitious Employment team?
Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you!
The Role
As a Paralegal in our Employment department, you’ll support solicitors and the department manager by assisting with a wide range of employment law matters. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll deal with client enquiries, help progress cases, and play an important part in delivering a high-quality service.
You’ll be involved in advisory work, case preparation, legal drafting, client contact, and supporting colleagues throughout ongoing matters. With clear supervision, structured processes, and excellent team support, this role offers a strong pathway for progression within employment law. A significant element of your role will be by telephone.
To find out more about the work of our Employment Team please click here.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising clients (mainly by telephone) on general employment law enquiries and helping convert enquiries into new work for the team
- Assisting with case management: taking instructions, drafting pleadings, preparing instructions to counsel, and arranging conferences
- Preparing letters of claim, witness statements, funding documents, and hearing bundles
- Attending conferences and hearings where required
- Undertaking legal research
- Requesting, reviewing, and returning relevant documents
- Managing work in progress and ensuring accurate recording of chargeable and non-chargeable hours under supervision
- Carrying out administrative tasks including filing, photocopying, and bundle preparation
- Ensuring full compliance with client care, complaints procedures, and regulatory obligations
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About You
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles, and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Communicate confidently on the phone whether inbound or outbound calls
- Adapt to different tasks and situations
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Stay calm and focused during busy periods
- Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Communicate in a friendly, respectful, and approachable way
- Show a genuine interest in employment law and in developing a long-term career within this area
Essential:
You will need:
- Law degree at 2:1 or above
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)
- Experience of dealing with customers/clients over the phone
- Confidence using computers and the ability to learn new systems with training
- An interest and understanding of UK employment law
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
- Research skills and the ability to break down information logically
- Organisational and time management approaches that help you keep on top of tasks
- The ability to meet deadlines with appropriate support
- The ability to manage periods of interruption
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Desirable:
It’s helpful, but not essential, if you also have:
- Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification
- Study or work-based experience in employment law
- Familiarity with employment litigation processes
- Experience using case management systems
- An understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Awareness of client care and complaints procedures
We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award-winning, top-150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development, and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and Investors in People Gold accredited, we are committed to helping our people thrive.
Discover more about what it’s like to work for us Here
Hear from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, about our culture and values here.
What Can We Offer?
Click here to view further details of our benefits package.
- Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Early monthly pay scheme
- Life assurance
- Hybrid working
- Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
- Wellbeing package (financial, physical & mental health support)
- Free parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
- Will writing service*
- Season ticket & travel support
- Payroll giving scheme
- Social events & clubs
- Reward & recognition schemes
- Internal referral scheme
- Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
*Service length conditions apply.
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