Defendant Employment Paralegal – Hybrid Training

QED Legal LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development

Legal 500 recognised firm

Strong development opportunities

Exposure to defendant-side employment

Job summary

QED Legal LLP in Birmingham is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join a recognised employment team. You’ll work predominantly on defendant-side matters for employers, gaining exposure to both contentious and non-contentious issues while receiving excellent training from experienced employment lawyers.

The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to develop your career within employment law, with opportunities to progress toward qualification.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Paralegal or legal experience preferred, ideally within employment law or litigation.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join an established Employment Team based in Birmingham.
• Work predominantly on defendant-side employment matters, advising employers and businesses.
• Support solicitors across a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Assist with Employment Tribunal claims, from ACAS Early Conciliation through to hearings.
• Gain exposure to unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE and breach of contract matters.
• Assist with the preparation of pleadings, witness statements, chronologies, bundles and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare case summaries.
• Assist with settlement agreements, employment contracts, policies and HR-related advice.
• Review and organise evidence and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with employer clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Develop understanding of commercial and legal risks facing employers.
• Work within a firm that embraces technology and innovation.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Commercial awareness

Proactive attitude

Tech-savvy

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

QED Legal LLP in Birmingham is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join a recognised employment team. You’ll work predominantly on defendant-side matters for employers, gaining exposure to both contentious and non-contentious issues while receiving excellent training from experienced employment lawyers.

The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to develop your career within employment law, with opportunities to progress toward qualification.