Paralegal

Tlt Llp; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Paralegal in Manchester to assist clients with Employment Tribunal claims. Responsibilities include drafting documentation, supporting the disclosure process, and managing billing. Candidates should have paralegal experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Previous Employment Paralegal experience is preferable.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written form.
• Accuracy and good organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in defending Employment Tribunal claims.
• Assist with the disclosure process and prepare disclosure bundles.
• Draft Tribunal documentation including responses to claims.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under tight timescales

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Previous Employment Paralegal experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Overview

As a Paralegal you will be responsible for the following;

• Supporting our clients in defending Employment Tribunal claims
• Assisting with the disclosure process and preparing disclosure bundles
• Reviewing disclosures received from other parties
• Drafting Tribunal documentation including responses to claims
• Assisting with recording, reporting on and analysing Management Information
• Assisting with billing

Qualifications

• Previous Employment Paralegal experience is preferable
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under tight timescales
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
• Having worked previously with case management software would be beneficial

About TLT

TLT's Employment team is recognised as a 'National Leader' (Band 1) by the leading directory of law firms, Chambers and Partners 2022. Our team of more than 30 specialists advises clients across the three UK legal jurisdictions of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all aspects of employment law. Our services include business reorganisations and redundancies, tactical advice on sensitive/ reputational issues, practical support on business as usual issues such as grievance, boardroom support on reputational or corporate governance issues, employment tribunal representation, internal investigations, advice on employee consultation and engagement, business immigration, employment law training and specialist expertise on TUPE and outsourcing.

About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022. Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.