Employment Paralegal

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

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Employment Paralegal to join their busy team. This role offers genuine prospects for progression and training contracts. Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and attending client meetings. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in employment law or litigation, excellent organisational skills, and a strong interest in developing a legal career.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Exposure to high-quality work

Opportunities for client contact

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Prior experience in employment law or litigation is essential.
• Must be proactive with a strong organisational ability.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in employment law.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and third parties.

Skills

Previous experience in employment law

Strong legal research skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong drafting skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

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.