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The Progeny Group Limited

Paralegal (Employment Law)

Manchester
Posted about 19 hours ago
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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.

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  • 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.

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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.
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