Employment Paralegal

SaccoMann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann in Leeds is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join its growing Employment team. You will support a wide range of employer matters, work with experienced Employment Solicitors and manage your own files under supervision.

This role offers mentoring, early responsibility and a clear route towards a future Training Contract for the right individual. A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in employment law.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of employment law experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of working with employers.
• A strong academic background.
• Initiative, drive and ambition to build a career in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support Employment Solicitors on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advise employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law issues.
• Draft contracts of employment, staff handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Assist with disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes.
• Prepare settlement agreements and related documentation.
• Support Tribunal claims and litigation where required.
• Conduct legal research and prepare draft advice.
• Manage your own caseload under supervision.
• Build relationships with clients and deliver practical, commercial solutions.

Skills

Employment law

Client management

Legal research

Commercial awareness

Job description

A highly regarded and progressive law firm in Wetherby is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join its growing Employment team.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious employment paralegal who wants genuine responsibility, broad exposure to employment law and a clear path towards qualification.

Working closely with experienced Employment Solicitors, you will support a wide range of employer matters, assist on complex cases and manage your own files under supervision.

The work is predominantly non-contentious and advisory, with clients ranging from SMEs to established businesses across multiple sectors. You will also gain valuable exposure to Employment Tribunal matters and settlement agreements, giving you well-rounded experience across the full employment law spectrum.

The Role

• Supporting Employment Solicitors on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law issues
• Drafting contracts of employment, staff handbooks, policies and procedures
• Assisting with disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes
• Preparing settlement agreements and related documentation
• Supporting Employment Tribunal claims and litigation where required
• Conducting legal research and preparing draft advice
• Managing your own caseload of appropriate matters under supervision
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering strategic, practical, commercial solutions

The Opportunity

This role offers far more than traditional paralegal support. You will receive excellent mentoring, early responsibility and hands-on experience in a supportive, modern environment.

The firm is committed to developing talent and offers a clear route towards a future Training Contract for the right individual.

• Hands-on exposure to both advisory and tribunal-related work
• Close support from experienced Employment Solicitors
• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in employment law
• A clear pathway towards qualification and future progression

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• At least 12 months’ employment law experience
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding working with employers
• A strong academic background
• Initiative, drive and ambition, with a genuine desire to build a career in employment law

*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role