Paralegal Employment

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency seeks a full-time Paralegal to join a busy employment law team in Milton Keynes. The candidate should possess good knowledge of Employment Law and have the ability to manage their own caseload. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and IT skills are essential. The role offers 24 days holiday, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

24 days holiday

BUPA Private Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection Scheme

Death in Service Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage own caseload unsupervised.
• Work collaboratively in a team.

Skills

Knowledge of Employment Law

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Ability to draft correspondence

Proof-reading skills

IT and online systems proficiency

Education

Professional Legal Qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join their well-respected, busy and friendly employment law team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is office based. You will need good Employment experience with exposure to both claimant and respondent employment work.

Responsibilities

- Note: Responsibilities are described through requirements and expected practice in this role.

Requirements

• Ability to liaise with clients and other stakeholders as required by the team.
• A good knowledge of Employment Law.
• Professional Legal Qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX) - desirable but not essential.
• Ability to draft correspondence and manage own caseload unsupervised.
• Good proof-reading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and firm.
• Intermediate to advanced IT and online systems ability (Microsoft Office, legal industry specific document management systems, online portals/datarooms etc.).
• Commercial, practical and financial awareness.
• Able to work collaboratively and fit into a friendly but busy team.
• Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Confidently manage accounts and money laundering responsibilities associated with client files.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy).
• Non-Contractual Leave - 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown.
• 4% Employer Pension Contribution.
• BUPA Private Health.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Income Protection Scheme.
• Death in Service Benefits.
• Perkbox / Benefits Hub.

Application

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.