Employment Law Paralegal — Tribunal & Advisory (Flexible Hours)

Markel Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Life assurance

Income protection

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing learning and development

Flexible working

Buy and sell holiday

Job summary

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support solicitors in a busy Employment Law team. You will assist with tribunal litigation from instruction to conclusion and handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, preparing bundles, court documents and client correspondence.

You’ll work in a collaborative, client-focused environment, developing litigation and advisory skills while supporting fee earners and engaging with clients, counsel and tribunals from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a legal environment.
• Employment litigation experience and understanding of tribunal processes.
• Experience handling legal expenses insurance and/or liability insurance matters (advantageous).
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and case management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Employment Tribunal litigation from instruction through to conclusion.
• Assisting with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Preparing tribunal bundles, court documentation and legal correspondence.
• Managing case administration and maintaining records through case management systems.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, tribunals and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with reporting, billing activities and KPIs.
• Supporting fee earners with high-quality legal and client-facing work.

Skills

Legal environment

Employment litigation

Organisation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Job description

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support solicitors in a busy Employment Law team. You will assist with tribunal litigation from instruction to conclusion and handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, preparing bundles, court documents and client correspondence.

You’ll work in a collaborative, client-focused environment, developing litigation and advisory skills while supporting fee earners and engaging with clients, counsel and tribunals from day one.