Employment Law Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an Employment Paralegal for their Harrogate office. The role involves supporting an employment law solicitor, managing tribunal claims, and providing legal research. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in employment law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Close working relationship with experienced solicitor

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience as a paralegal in employment law.
• Solid understanding of employment law and tribunal processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitor on employment tribunal claims.
• Draft contracts of employment.
• Manage client intake and queries.

Skills

Experience as a paralegal in employment law

Understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized with attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience with case management systems

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Paralegal to join my clients team in their Harrogate offices.

You will be working alongside the existing Employment Law solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident working in a small team, enjoys taking initiative, and is keen to play a key role in supporting and developing a growing employment law department.

You will assist on a broad range of employment matters and be involved in everything from case preparation to client liaison and legal research. This role offers excellent exposure and hands-on experience, with real opportunities to contribute to the growth of the department.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the solicitor on employment tribunal claims, including preparing bundles, drafting statements, and liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
• Drafting contracts of employment
• Conducting initial client intake and managing basic client queries
• Assisting with settlement agreements and redundancy processes
• Conducting legal research and keeping internal resources up to date with employment law developments
• Managing your own workload of paralegal-level tasks with minimal supervision
• Helping to build and maintain the department's client base, including networking support and contributing to business development activities
• General administrative support

Skills & Experience

• At least 1-2 years' experience as a paralegal in an employment law setting
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and tribunal processes
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a small team and adapting to changing priorities
• Experience with case management systems and document formatting tools

Benefits

• Close working relationship with a highly experienced employment solicitor
• Genuine opportunity to grow with the department
• Exposure to a wide range of employment law matters
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• Competitive salary
• 25 days paid holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• In addition to the above, the office closes in between Christmas and New Year
• Auto enrolment pension scheme

How to apply

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful