Employment Law Paralegal — Hybrid, Manchester

Markel Service; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Generous pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Markel Law's Employment Law team in Manchester seeks a proactive Paralegal to support our fast-paced practice. You will work alongside experienced solicitors on contentious and non-contentious matters, gaining exposure to Tribunal work and advisory matters from day one.

You'll handle case administration, document preparation, and client liaison, while developing litigation and advisory skills in a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment.
• Employment litigation exposure.
• Understanding of tribunal processes.
• Experience with legal expenses insurance is advantageous.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support Employment Tribunal litigation from instruction to conclusion.
• Assist with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Prepare tribunal bundles, court documents and legal correspondence.
• Manage case administration and maintain accurate records in the case management system.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and tribunals.
• Assist with reporting, billing, and KPIs.
• Support fee earners with high-quality legal work.

Skills

Legal experience

Employment litigation

Case management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Markel Law's Employment Law team in Manchester seeks a proactive Paralegal to support our fast-paced practice. You will work alongside experienced solicitors on contentious and non-contentious matters, gaining exposure to Tribunal work and advisory matters from day one.

You'll handle case administration, document preparation, and client liaison, while developing litigation and advisory skills in a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth and flexible working patterns.