Employment Law Paralegal

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A supporting organisation in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Employment Law Paralegal. You will provide key employment law advice and support HR colleagues in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a law degree or CILEX qualification, with at least 12 months of paralegal experience in employment law. Join a friendly team that values your contribution and offers a flexible part-time role with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pro rata salary

Supportive team environment

Generous holiday allowance

Employee support services

Flexible part-time working pattern

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of paralegal experience with sound knowledge of employment law.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR casework queries.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, including Tribunal forms.
• Support case preparation for Employment Tribunal hearings.
• Conduct legal research and support policy updates.

Skills

Strong legal drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Law degree with employment law module or elective

CILEX qualification or equivalent

Job description

Circa £30,502 – £32,348 FTE (Pro Rata) | Part-Time, 29 hours per week | Exeter

An established and supportive organisation is seeking a dedicated Employment Law Paralegal to join its collaborative HR and legal function. This is a professional, people-focused environment where colleagues work together to provide high-quality guidance across the organisation. You will be part of a friendly team committed to delivering accurate, timely and trusted employment law support.

The Role

As an Employment Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in providing employment law advice and practical support to HR colleagues. Working closely with an Employment Legal Counsel, you will help ensure casework is managed effectively, documentation is well prepared and legal processes run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong employment law knowledge who thrives in a hands-on, varied role.

Responsibilities of the Employment Law Paralegal:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR casework queries, offering clear and accurate employment law guidance.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, including Tribunal forms, applications and case‑related materials.
• Support case preparation for Employment Tribunal hearings, including disclosure, bundles and liaison with parties.
• Conduct legal research, contribute to policy updates and support the delivery of employment law training.

Requirements of the Employment Law Paralegal:

• Law degree, CILEX qualification or equivalent, with an employment law module or elective.
• At least 12 months of paralegal experience and sound knowledge of employment law.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing a busy and varied workload.

Benefits:

• Competitive pro rata salary aligned with experience.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Varied and meaningful workload with real impact across the organisation.
• Generous holiday allowance and access to a range of employee support services.
• Flexible part‑time working pattern.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture.

If you’re a motivated Employment Law Paralegal looking for a part‑time opportunity within a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today to be considered.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.