Employment Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking boutique law firm in the West Midlands seeks a dynamic paralegal to join their Employment team. This role offers exposure to high-quality employment law from day one, focusing on tribunal claims, workplace investigations, and client advisory work. Enjoy a hybrid working model, supportive team culture, and a commitment to your professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive team culture

Continued learning opportunities

Regular team events

Modern office space

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an employment law department preferred.
• Strong drafting skills and proactive work ethic.
• Interest in supporting clients through workplace disputes.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to clients under supervision.
• Drafting legal documents and managing case files.
• Conducting legal research on employment law updates.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

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We're currently working with a forward thinking boutique law firm based in the West Midlands who are looking to bring a dynamic paralegal to join their Employment team. The firm prides itself on providing on delivering high-quality, personal service to both individuals and businesses across various Employment matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced employment law experts in a firm that values professional growth, collaboration, and a strong work-life balance.

Key Areas You’ll Support On Include:

• Employment tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract.
• Workplace investigations and internal grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Redundancy consultations and restructuring exercises
• Employment contract reviews, policy drafting, and day-to-day HR advisory work
• Workplace bullying and harassment matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing accurate, pragmatic legal advice under supervision to clients ranging from individuals to SMEs and larger organisations.
• Drafting a variety of legal documents, including tribunal responses, witness statements, settlement agreements, correspondence, and internal policies.
• Preparing bundles, reviewing case files, and assisting with the management of cases through to final hearing.
• Conducting detailed legal research and staying up to date with changes in employment law.
• Supporting solicitors in trial and hearing preparation, including liaising with counsel, preparing instructions, and attending proceedings where appropriate.
• Managing administrative aspects of client matters and helping to ensure effective case progression

About You:

• Ideally, you will have prior experience working in an employment law department, though strong candidates with relevant experience in other legal areas such as private client or litigation will be considered
• A passion for employment law and a genuine interest in supporting clients through challenging workplace disputes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strong drafting skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Organised, proactive, and committed to developing a long-term legal career, ideally within employment law.
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable; LPC/SQE progression supported.

What’s in It for You?

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to split time between the Worcester office and home
• Exposure to high-quality employment law work from day one
• A genuinely supportive and friendly team culture, where your contributions are recognised
• Modern office space in central Worcester with easy access to transport links
• Regular team events, trips abroad, continued learning opportunities, and a culture that encourages development and progression.

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