Hybrid Employment Paralegal — Grow Your Legal Career

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

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.