Employment Advisor/Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Liverpool is seeking an Employment Advisor/Paralegal to join their team, handling respondent employment tribunal matters on a busy caseload. You will manage cases from ACAS EC to final resolution, work closely with a strong legal team, and liaise with clients to define strategy and gather information.

The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary. You will lead stages of litigation, prepare statements, maintain client updates, and contribute to high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in employment tribunal matters.
• Experience handling ACAS EC stage to resolution is desirable.
• Strong collaboration within a legal team and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Manage own busy employment tribunal caseload from ACAS EC to resolution.
• Define strategy to resolve claims based on client objectives.
• Liaise with client contacts to gather case information.
• Assess documents to prepare clear defence merits.
• Lead each stage of litigation: hearings, disclosures, witness statements.
• Maintain regular client updates and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with team on high-profile clients.

Skills

Employment tribunal

Case management

Witness statements

Client liaison

Job description

As an Employment Advisor in our client's Liverpool team you'll be working on a caseload of respondent employment tribunal matters.

Client Details

Our client is a transatlantic law firm with offices in Liverpool. They are looking for an Employment Advisor/Paralegal to join their growing team dealing with respondent employment tribunal work.

Description

As an Employment Advisor/Paralegal your duties will include:

• Working in a collaborative way with colleagues in a strong legal team responsible for the management of employment tribunal claims for high profile clients.
• Managing your own busy employment tribunal case load from ACAS EC stage to resolution.
• Understanding client objectives and priorities in order to define the strategy for the resolution of claims.
• Liaising closely with client contacts to identify and obtain necessary case information.
• Assessing case documents to compile clear and comprehensive assessments of the merits of the defence to a claim.
• Leading on each stage of the litigation process, including preparing for preliminary hearings, compiling disclosure, drafting witness statements, and preparing for final hearing.
• Maintaining regular communication with the client, providing updates and advice at each stage of the process

Profile

A successful Employment Advisor/Paralegal should have at least 12 months experience of dealing with employment tribunal matters. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £33,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement for greater flexibility.
• Bonus scheme based on performance.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.