Department: Employment
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Bristol
Job Summary
We are seeking a confident and ambitious Paralegal to join our highly regarded Employment department in Bristol on a full‑time, permanent basis. Our team, previously named Employment Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards and consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, provides pragmatic, rigorous and commercially focused advice to clients across the public and private sectors. We handle a full range of employment law and HR issues, from investigations and sensitive employee disputes to restrictive covenants and employment tribunal representation, supporting HR teams across various businesses.
What you’ll do
In this role you will provide essential support to fee earners, ensuring all clients receive an outstanding service that meets their needs cost‑effectively. Responsibilities include: complete management of files; taking instructions from senior team members and transferring those instructions to appropriate parties; ensuring procedures are handled efficiently; and taking on responsibility for department administration. The position offers a solid foundation for those who wish to become qualified lawyers, a path many of our Paralegals have already taken.
Who you are (Qualifications & Experience)
As a law graduate, ideally with previous legal experience in employment or litigation, you are enthusiastic about continuing your career in law. You are self‑motivated, a good communicator, and keen to work proactively with colleagues. You excel at building strong client relationships, managing multiple caseloads under pressure, and are a quick learner with excellent IT skills. You are meticulous and thorough, delivering high‑quality work.
Your career. Our commitment.
At Ashfords we believe in more than doing great work – we believe in building a great place to work. You will be part of a team underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values guide our culture and ensure we support our people, clients and communities. We provide regular training, internal and external networking, and opportunities to continue your career in law.
Our offer
We support your wellbeing, growth and work‑life balance. Outside a benefits package, you’ll be encouraged to participate in our Responsible Business programme, including charity fundraising, environmental causes and employee‑led diversity and inclusion groups. Details of our rewards and wellbeing programmes are available on our website’s Reward & Wellbeing page.
Next steps
The recruitment process typically involves two stages designed to explore your skills and provide insight into working at Ashfords. Our Talent Attraction team will support you throughout. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process or would like to discuss any aspect of your application, please contact us via our website. Informal, confidential discussions can be arranged with Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant. Apply now and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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