Role: Employment Paralegal
Location: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham
Salary: up to 30k
Simpson Judge are currently working with a well established West Midlands based firm who are seeking a proactive and ambitious Employment Paralegal to join our busy and growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their career in employment law, with genuine prospects for progression and potential training contracts available for the right candidate.
The Role
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, providing support on a wide range of employment matters including contentious and non-contentious work. You will work closely with solicitors across the department, assisting with:
Drafting and preparing legal documents and correspondence
Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
Attending client meetings and taking instructions
Managing case files and preparing bundles for hearings
Liaising with clients, counsel, and third partiesAbout You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in employment law or strong paralegal experience in litigation (essential)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive attitude with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
Strong legal research and drafting skills
A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment lawWhat's on offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to high-quality work from day one
Opportunities to take on real responsibility and client contact early in your career
Clear progression routes, with training contracts available for exceptional candidatesIf this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat