Employment Paralegal

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join their Milton Keynes office on a full-time hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will handle a caseload with minimal supervision, undertake drafting and liaising tasks, and support both claimant and respondent matters. Essential qualifications include a legal background and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum offered, along with excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Employment Law (both sides).
• Strong drafting, proof‑reading, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach.
• Professional legal qualification (Law Degree / Paralegal / CILEX).
• Good IT capability, including Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaising confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting both claimant and respondent employment matters.
• Ensuring accurate file management in line with compliance procedures.
• Handling accounts and money‑laundering responsibilities.
• Working collaboratively within a friendly, fast‑paced team.

Skills

Experience in Employment Law

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

IT capability

Education

Law Degree / Paralegal / CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Employment Paralegal - Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is seeking a driven and organised Paralegal to join their Employment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a respected firm offering high‑quality work, strong support, and excellent long‑term prospects.

You’ll be joining the Employment Team on a full‑time basis (Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5.30pm, 37.5 hours per week), supporting a busy department. You’ll need to attend the Milton Keynes office as required, with occasional travel to other offices.

Duties include:

• Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Liaising confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Supporting both claimant and respondent employment matters
• Ensuring accurate file management in line with compliance procedures
• Handling accounts and money‑laundering responsibilities
• Working collaboratively within a friendly, fast‑paced team

Person specification:

• Solid experience in Employment Law (both sides)
• Strong drafting, proof‑reading, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach
• Professional legal qualification (Law Degree / Paralegal / CILEX)
• Good IT capability, including Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

If this role is of interest to you, please send your CV to Shannon Hewes at Chadwick Nott ([e-mail])

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.