In-House Employment Paralegal

Avocet Legal Careers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Avocet Legal Careers seeks an experienced Employment Paralegal for a part-time role within a supportive in-house legal team. This position values collaboration, focusing on practical employment law guidance. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant law degree or CILEX qualification, along with paralegal experience and strong legal drafting skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Incredible pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

39 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of hands-on Employment Law paralegal experience.
• Good working knowledge of employment law and HR practices.
• Strong drafting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the initial contact for HR teams when they need legal guidance.
• Draft legal documents with the support of counsel.
• Conduct thorough legal research.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Research

Problem Solving

Education

2:1 Law degree or CILEX Paralegal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is looking for an experienced Employment Paralegal to join a fantastic in-house legal team on a part-time basis (4 days per week).

About the Client

Our client is a brilliant organisation that really cares about doing things right. They're innovative, supportive, and genuinely invested in their people. You'll be joining a team that actually values collaboration and helps everyone grow - both in legal expertise and career development.

Role Overview

This part-time Employment Paralegal role is perfect if you have a passion for employment law and you are looking to move away from private practice and into an in-house setting. You will be the first point of contact for employment advice, and you will be the dedicated support to legal counsel. We're looking for someone who's sharp, detail-oriented, meticulous and willing to learn and grow with the position.

In-House Employment Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Be the initial contact for HR teams when they need legal guidance
• Give clear, practical advice on employment law issues
• Draft legal documents with the support of counsel
• Conduct thorough legal research
• Assist with Employment Tribunal preparation and bundles
• Work with HR to develop policies
• Keep HR teams updated on legal changes
• Step in to cover Legal Counsel when they're away
• Handle sensitive employment matters with discretion

In-House Employment Paralegal Requirements:

• 2:1 Law degree (or equivalent) or CILEX Paralegal qualification
• At least 12 months of hands-on Employment Law paralegal experience
• Good working knowledge of employment law and HR practices
• Strong drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Office
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexible attitude and professional approach
• Strong research and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Part-time hours - 0.8 permanent contract (either 4 full days or 5 shorter days - your choice!)
• Competitive salary (£33,482 full-time = £26,785.60 for 4 days)
• Hybrid working - best of both worlds
• Incredible pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• 39 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Plus so much more!

This is a brilliant chance for an experienced Employment Paralegal to make a real difference in a forward-thinking organisation. If you're passionate about employment law and want a flexible, supportive place to work, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Call her on 01392 642518 or email her directly on [e-mail]