Job title: Employment Paralegal
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Dependent on experience
The Firm
The firm is a well-established and growing professional services practice, known for its practical, commercial approach and strong client relationships. It offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a genuine commitment to training, development and career progression, allowing team members to grow their expertise while delivering high-quality advice to a diverse client base
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who is interested in developing a career in employment law. Previous employment law experience is desirable, but we are equally keen to hear from commercial paralegals who are looking to retrain and transition into employment work.
The Role
You will work closely with fee earners across a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, supporting clients and gaining hands-on experience in a busy and supportive team.
Typical responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with employment tribunal matters
* Drafting correspondence and legal documents
* Supporting senior lawyers with advisory work
* Conducting legal research
* Managing files and liaising with clients and tribunals
About You
* Experience as a paralegal (employment experience desirable but not essential)
* Completed the LPC or SQE, or currently studying the LPC
* Commercially aware with strong organisational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Keen to develop a long-term career in employment law
Training & Development
We are committed to developing our people. Candidates who are studying or wish to continue studying will be fully supported alongside their role, including those retraining from a commercial background into employment law.
What We Offer
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and mentoring
* Support to continue LPC/SQE studies alongside work
* Opportunity to build specialist expertise in employment law
* Liverpool city centre location
If you are an ambitious paralegal looking to take the next step – or to retrain into employment law with support, please apply or send your CV to Beth @ Simpson Judge.
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