Employment Paralegal

Unity Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional law firm in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Employment Paralegal to assist in a variety of employment matters and support the Employment Law Solicitor. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of UK employment law and tribunal processes, and enjoys working in a small team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within an expanding department.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid Christmas leave

Opportunities to fundraise for local charities

Invitations to major sporting events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a paralegal in an employment law setting.
• Understanding of UK employment law and tribunal processes.
• Confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the solicitor on employment tribunal claims.
• Draft contracts of employment.
• Conduct legal research and manage client queries.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Document formatting tools

Job description

Employment Paralegal

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, paid Christmas leave, opportunities to fundraise for local charities, invitations to major sporting and live events in the area and more!

Location: Harrogate

Our client a professional, friendly and supportive law firm based in Harrogate is seeking an experienced and proactive Employment Paralegal to join their team working directly alongside their Employment Law Solicitor.

You will assist on a broad range of employment matters and be involved in everything from case preparation to client liaison and legal research. This role offers excellent exposure and hands-on experience, with real opportunities to contribute to the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the solicitor on employment tribunal claims, including preparing bundles, drafting statements, and liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
• Drafting contracts of employment
• Conducting initial client intake and managing basic client queries
• Assisting with settlement agreements and redundancy processes
• Conducting legal research and keeping internal resources up to date with employment law developments
• Managing your own workload of paralegal-level tasks with minimal supervision
• Helping to build and maintain the department s client base, including networking support and contributing to business development activities
• General administrative support

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years experience as a paralegal in an employment law setting
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and tribunal processes
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a small team and adapting to changing priorities
• Experience with case management systems and document formatting tools

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Employment Paralegal who wants to take an active role in a growing employment law department, with genuine progression opportunities on offer.

Apply now via the link attached or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing for more information.