Paralegal (Employment Law)

The Progeny Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Progeny Group is seeking a Paralegal to join its growing Employment team, supporting employer clients on a broad range of non-contentious employment law matters. You will work closely with senior solicitors on day-to-day HR issues and employment documentation.

In this role you will draft and review contracts, policies, and staff handbooks, conduct legal research, and assist with advisory work and client communications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in employment law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in managing a varied caseload of non-contentious employment law matters.
• Draft, review and amend employment contracts, policies, procedures, staff handbooks, workplace documentation, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, absence management, performance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working, family leave, and employment status.
• Conduct legal research and prepare accurate, practical summaries and recommendations.
• Support clients with organisational change projects, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
• Prepare client communications, advisory notes, legal updates, and training materials.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.
• Maintain accurate case records, document management, time recording, and billing information in line with firm procedures.
• Support business development initiatives through articles, legal updates, client events, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, particularly on corporate transactions and other cross-disciplinary matters requiring employment law input.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management policies.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client service

Education

Law degree or equivalent

GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law)

CILEX qualification

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for aParalegal to join a growing Employment team, supporting employer clients on a broad range of non-contentious employment law matters.

Working closely with senior solicitors, you will play a key role in advising clients on day-to-day HR and employment issues, preparing employment documentation, conducting legal research, and supporting wider client projects. This role offers excellent exposure to a variety of advisory employment law work and provides a strong platform for career development within a collaborative and client-focused team.

Key responsibilities

• Support fee earners in managing a varied caseload of non-contentious employment law matters.
• Draft, review and amend employment contracts, service agreements, policies, procedures, staff handbooks, workplace documentation, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, absence management, performance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working, family leave, and employment status.
• Conduct legal research and prepare accurate, practical summaries and recommendations.
• Support clients with organisational change projects, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
• Prepare client communications, advisory notes, legal updates, and training materials.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.
• Maintain accurate case records, document management, time recording, and billing information in line with firm procedures.
• Support business development initiatives through articles, legal updates, client events, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, particularly on corporate transactions and other cross-disciplinary matters requiring employment law input.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management policies.

What success looks like

• Delivering high-quality support across a range of employment advisory matters.
• Producing accurate, well-drafted employment documentation and client correspondence.
• Building strong relationships with clients through responsive and professional service.
• Managing priorities effectively and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrating a strong and developing understanding of employment law and HR practices.
• Making a positive contribution to team objectives and business development activities.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance, risk awareness, and professionalism.

Our ideal person

• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and able to take a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to develop their employment law expertise.
• Builds positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Essential criteria

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or equivalent role within employment law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Desirable criteria

• Experience supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructures, or TUPE projects.
• Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), CILEX qualification, or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience preparing client training materials, legal updates, or employment law guidance notes.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law.