Paralegal - Employment Rights

Thompsons Solicitors

Greater London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

23 days annual leave (in addition to 1

5 days additional leave over Christmas

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial assistance for professional

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in London invites applications from a capable Paralegal to join the Employment Rights team. You will assist in litigation management, research, and client liaison under supervision.

This role offers exposure to unfair dismissal and wage claims, a supportive team, and a range of benefits including pension, health plans, and generous leave.

Qualifications

Experience as a paralegal in employment rights.
Knowledge of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal Procedure.
Strong communication, team player, and initiative.

Responsibilities

Assist in management of litigation and document preparation.
Calculate losses, attend on clients and witnesses.
Conduct legal research and attend tribunals and EAT.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Team player

Education

Law degree

Job description

Description

Are you a Paralegal looking for your next move? Want to broaden your knowledge and experience in ER? Come and join our expanding Employment Rights team in London.

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Department: Employment Rights

Location: London

Compensation: £36,059 / year

The role

Our paralegals assist in the management/running of our litigation, including specific tasks such as calculating losses, attending on clients, witnesses, undertaking legal research, attending tribunals, the EAT, etc.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved with all aspect of the employment rights team, including assisting on/potentially managing straightforward employment advice and/or representation matters, such as, unfair dismissals and wages claims etc, under supervision.

Who we are looking for

We are keen to hear from experienced paralegals with a background in employment rights. As well as knowledge of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal (ET) Procedure, we are looking excellent communicators who thrive in a supportive team environment and can work on their own initiative

Together with a degree in Law or a related qualification, we are looking for highly organised creative thinkers who can demonstrate an empathetic and persuasive approach to client care in a legal environment.

What we offer you