Employment Paralegal

Talk Staff Group Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Employment Paralegal to join its employment law team in Bedford. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving both claimants and respondents while providing practical legal advice. A minimum of 18 months in a similar role is required, along with excellent drafting and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and clear progression opportunities in a friendly and professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months' experience as an Employment Paralegal.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment law matters.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and case papers.
• Provide solutions-focused advice in line with client objectives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of employment law

Excellent drafting skills

Strong IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Law Degree / CILEX / Paralegal qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Employment Paralegal looking for the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative employment law team, handling a varied caseload and working with both claimant and respondent matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment law matters, acting for both claimants and respondents
• Liaise confidently with clients, stakeholders, and third parties
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and case papers with accuracy and attention to detail
• Support senior lawyers with case preparation, hearings, and advisory work
• Maintain accurate case management records, ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations and client account requirements
• Provide commercial, practical, and solutions-focused advice in line with client objectives
• Contribute to team development and business growth through strong client service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months' hands-on experience as an Employment Paralegal
• Strong knowledge of employment law and tribunal processes
• A legal qualification (Law Degree / CILEX / Paralegal qualification) is desirable but not essential
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines under pressure
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and legal case management systems)
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-driven approach
• Confident, professional, and approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£24k-£34k, DOE)
• Excellent benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within employment law
• A friendly, professional, and supportive team environment

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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