Paralegal/Solicitor – Employment Law

Honeycomb Jobs Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Attractive pension scheme

Monday to Friday working pattern

Job summary

Honeycomb is recruiting an Employment Law Paralegal or Solicitor for a busy Belfast practice. You will manage a varied caseload, advise clients on employment issues and progress matters through to resolution.

Role offers hybrid working and a maternity cover of 12-18 months with potential to become permanent. Applicants should have at least two years' experience in employment law, with strong case management and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience handling employment law matters.
• Experience advising clients and progressing matters to resolution.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, procedures and tribunal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters from instruction to resolution.
• Advise and represent clients on contentious and non-contentious issues.
• Handle employment disputes, tribunal claims and litigation matters.
• Draft and review contracts, settlement agreements and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice on employment law.
• Liaise with clients, employers, employees and other parties.
• Prepare cases for tribunal proceedings and gather evidence.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure matters progress efficiently.

Skills

Employment law experience

Case management

Client communication

Legal research

Education

Solicitor qualification

Paralegal qualification (employment law)

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be recruiting an Employment Law Paralegal or Solicitor on behalf of a well-established law firm in Belfast.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a busy employment law team, managing a varied caseload of employment law matters. The successful candidate will have at least two years' relevant experience and be confident handling cases independently, advising clients and progressing matters through to resolution.

This position is offered on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the successful candidate.

The Company

Our client is a highly regarded and long-established Belfast practice with a strong reputation in the local legal market. The firm is recognised for its professional standards, excellent client care and supportive working culture. You will join a collaborative and approachable team where attention to detail, teamwork and client service are genuinely valued.

Package/Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE
• Hybrid working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Attractive pension scheme
• Monday to Friday working pattern

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Advise and represent clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues
• Handle employment disputes, tribunal claims and litigation matters
• Draft and review employment contracts, settlement agreements, legal correspondence and other relevant documentation
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice on employment law legislation and case law
• Liaise directly with clients, employers, employees and other relevant parties
• Prepare cases for employment tribunal proceedings, including gathering evidence and preparing documentation
• Manage deadlines, maintain accurate case files and ensure matters progress efficiently

The Person

• Minimum of 2 years' experience handling employment law cases
• Qualified Solicitors and experienced Employment Law Paralegals will be considered
• Demonstrable experience managing an employment law caseload
• Strong knowledge of employment law legislation, procedures and tribunal processes
• Excellent case management, organisational and communication skills
• Confident dealing directly with clients and managing competing priorities
• Able to work independently while contributing positively within a team
• Professional, proactive and committed to delivering excellent client service

Honeycomb is an equal opportunity employer.