Litigation Paralegal - Employment Law

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Executive with a passion for employment law. In this dynamic role, you will assist clients with Employment Tribunal matters, providing advice and managing case preparations. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and litigation experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent client service. This position offers valuable exposure to employment law across various industries and excellent progression opportunities. If you're committed to supporting clients through challenging times, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Educated to LLb with litigation experience.
• Experience in employment law and case preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assess Tribunal matters and draft legal documents.
• Manage document disclosure and liaise with clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (LLB)

GDL

LPC/BPTC

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Posted On: 24th July 2024

Portfolio is proud to exclusively represent our award-winning, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role, you will handle case preparation before the Employment Tribunal, working on behalf of business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles, witness statements, etc. You must be educated to LLb and have employment law knowledge and litigation experience. In return, you will gain valuable knowledge of employment law across all industries and excellent progression opportunities. This role will also support SQL qualification as it will count towards legal work experience.

Job Purpose

To assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses, exchanging witness statements, and conducting telephone preliminary hearings.

Job Overview

We are seeking a bright, confident, legally qualified individual, preferably with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering all aspects of case preparation.

The ideal candidate will enjoy managing a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive environment. The focus is on excellent client service, a firm commercial approach, and we seek someone with outstanding communication skills to provide that.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assessing Tribunal and early conciliation matters
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and relevant applications
• Managing document disclosure and bundle creation
• Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants’ representatives, clients, and ACAS
• Providing advice on case prospects and achieving commercially favorable settlements
• Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone

What You Bring to the Team

• Law degree (or GDL) plus litigation experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC)
• A genuine commitment to supporting clients through challenging times
• A positive attitude towards a busy workload and teamwork
• A passion for employment law and attention to detail