Paralegal

Flex Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday per annum

Two bonus schemes

Full range of benefits

Job summary

A legal services firm in Central London is seeking a Paralegal to join their Employment Law team. This role is ideal for someone early in their legal career who is eager for hands-on experience. Responsibilities include supporting solicitors with cases, conducting legal research, and managing client communications. Candidates should have 3-12 months of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of £35k and numerous benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for progression to a Training Contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-12 months experience as a paralegal in an Employment Law firm or department.
• Excellent academic record, ideally with the LPC.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with client matters and case preparation.
• Conduct legal research and case law analysis.
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence and legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client management

Education

LPC

Tools

Practical Law

LexisNexis

Job description

We are looking for a Paralegal to join one of our clients who specialise in Employment Law. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their legal career who wants hands‑on experience in a specialist, Central London based employment law firm and is keen to learn quickly while contributing to a growing and ambitious team.

They pride themselves on innovation, strong client relationships, and an inspiring leadership team.

The details

• This is a full‑time role and requires a minimum of 3‑12 months prior experience in an Employment Law firm or department (ideally London based)
• The role is £35k salary with two bonus schemes
• Progression and development opportunities to a Training Contract
• 40 days holiday per annum
• Full range of benefits and other perks

The role

The role will involve supporting the Managing Partner and other solicitors across a broad range of employment law matters, while also managing elements of client work under supervision. You will gain exposure to a wide range of high quality employment work including:

• Supporting solicitors with client matters and case preparation
• Undertaking supervised client work and communicating directly with clients
• Conducting legal research and case law analysis
• Preparing first drafts of correspondence, advice notes, employment contracts, directors’ service agreements, grievances, appeal letters and settlement agreements
• Reviewing client files and collating key documentation and background information
• Arranging meetings and keeping clients updated on case progress
• Handling initial client enquiries and directing matters to the appropriate solicitor
• Attending meetings, conferences and Employment Tribunal hearings to take notes and support counsel where required
• Keeping up to date with employment law developments and maintaining the firm’s know‑how bank

Who you are

This role is suited to someone who is early in their legal career and looking to build strong foundations in employment law. We are looking for someone with:

• 3‑12 months or more experience as a paralegal in an Employment Law firm or department, ideally in a London firm
• Excellent academics, ideally with the LPC
• Strong research and analytical skills, with familiarity with legal resources such as Practical Law and LexisNexis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively under time pressure
• Confidence communicating with clients and building strong professional relationships