Employment Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

University of Exeter seeks a part-time paralegal (0.8fte) to support Employment Law matters within the HR team. The role is available immediately on a permanent basis and offers hybrid working with campus and home time.

Salary is £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E, dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. The appointee will work closely with the University's Legal Counsel - Employment, drafting and researching employment law documents and acting as the first point of contact for HR

Qualifications

• Law degree and CILEX paralegal or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 18 months paralegal experience in employment law.
• Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on employment law across the University and HR Team.
• Draft and prepare legal documents and conduct legal research.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Law degree

CILEX paralegal

Job description

This part-time (0.8fte) post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

Salary will be £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

About the role

The appointee will work closely with the University's Legal Counsel - Employment to ensure the provision of effective support and advice on employment law matters across the University and wider Human Resources Team, covering a range of activities including drafting and preparation of legal documentation and legal research. The appointee will be the first point of contact for referrals from the HR Casework team for advice on casework and employment law matters.

About You

You will have a law degree, CILEX paralegal or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 18 months paralegal experience, with a strong working knowledge of employment law. You will have Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and professionalism, with an ability to work under pressure.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Kirstie Johnson, [e-mail]

About Us

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Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

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