Employment Paralegal - Modern Leeds Firm

QED Legal LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company in Leeds is looking for an Employment Paralegal to join their Employment team. This hybrid, full-time role offers hands-on experience in various employment matters and emphasizes strong training and career development. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, be motivated and flexible, and have a genuine interest in employment law. Responsibilities include supporting solicitors, drafting documents, and maintaining high client care standards.

Qualifications

• Motivated and organised individual seeking to develop technical skills.
• Genuine interest in employment law.
• Proactive and flexible with a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with employment matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Assist with drafting documents and case preparation.
• Ensure high standard of client care.
• Promote the Employment team’s services internally and externally.
• Manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interest in employment law

Ability to work under pressure

Team-oriented approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Paralegal – Leeds (Hybrid, Full-time)

An established legal services business is looking to recruit an Employment Paralegal to join its Leeds-based Employment team.

This is a great opportunity for a paralegal who wants hands‑on exposure to a broad range of employment matters, working closely with experienced fee‑earners in a genuinely supportive, close‑knit team. The role offers strong training, development and a clear progression path for someone looking to build a long‑term career in employment law.

The role

You’ll play a key supporting role within the Employment team, assisting with the delivery of accurate, timely and high‑quality legal services. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting solicitors with employment matters from instruction through to resolution
• Assisting with drafting documents, correspondence and case preparation
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure a high standard of client care
• Helping promote the Employment team’s services internally and externally
• Managing tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

About you

This role would suit someone who is motivated, organised and keen to develop their technical skills. You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in employment law
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive, flexible and team‑focused approach
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and business software