Paralegal – Employment / HR
Location: Preston or Manchester
About the Team
Harrison‑Drury provides clients with a highly experienced team of employment lawyers and specialist HR professionals. The team supports the full spectrum of employment law and HR matters – from day‑to‑day people issues to complex projects and defending employment litigation.
Team Services
* Employment litigation and tribunals
* HR consultancy
* HR Compass
* Employment Rights Bill guidance
* Redundancy and restructuring support
* Contractual and policy documentation
* Ongoing advisory support across all people‑management matters
The Role
This is a varied and hands‑on role supporting the Employment/HR team. Responsibilities include:
* Managing and maintaining critical dates diaries
* Coordinating with wider team, Solicitors, Exec admin etc
* Providing administrative support to retained and new clients
* Handling second‑sift new enquiries and preparing summaries for allocation
* Routine matter management: opening, ID checks, document production, closing and archiving
* Filing documents, scans and copies
* Producing bundles and meeting packs
* Supporting the billing process and preparing billing guides
* Liaising with Finance on accounting activities
* Drafting routine documents under supervision
* Supporting the HR Consultant and Solicitors on cases
* Attending client meetings and taking minutes
* Contributing to operational improvements, including maintaining the department manual
* Supporting the HR Compass retained client product
* Conducting research for team members
* Working flexibly to meet client and team needs
Skills & Experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Strong attention to detail
* Good organisation and planning skills
* Self‑motivated with a desire to learn and progress
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Desirable
* Administration experience, ideally within an HR environment
* Telephone contact with clients
* Experience in a law firm or professional practice
Benefits
* Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
* Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
* Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
* Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
* Free individual or mirror Wills
* Employee referral scheme
* Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
* Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards
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