Employment Paralegal

Simpson Judge Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established West Midlands based firm is seeking a proactive Employment Paralegal to join their busy team in Birmingham. The role involves providing support on various employment matters including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing case files. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in employment law, excellent organizational skills, and a genuine interest in a long-term career in this field. Opportunities for progression and training contracts are available.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Exposure to high-quality work

Clear progression routes

Training contracts for exceptional candidates

Qualifications

• Previous experience in employment law or strong paralegal experience in litigation is essential.
• Must have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills are required.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on a wide range of employment matters.
• Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Attend client meetings and take instructions.
• Manage case files and prepare bundles for hearings.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Legal research skills

Drafting skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Employment Paralegal
Location: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham
Salary: up to 30k

Simpson Judge are currently working with a well established West Midlands based firm who are seeking a proactive and ambitious Employment Paralegal to join our busy and growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their career in employment law, with genuine prospects for progression and potential training contracts available for the right candidate.

The Role

We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, providing support on a wide range of employment matters including contentious and non-contentious work. You will work closely with solicitors across the department, assisting with:

• Drafting and preparing legal documents and correspondence


• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries


• Attending client meetings and taking instructions


• Managing case files and preparing bundles for hearings


• Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in employment law or strong paralegal experience in litigation (essential)


• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• A proactive attitude with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively


• Strong legal research and drafting skills


• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law

What’s on offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment


• Exposure to high-quality work from day one


• Opportunities to take on real responsibility and client contact early in your career


• Clear progression routes, with training contracts available for exceptional candidates

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.