Paralegal - Employment Law
Hybrid working - Leamington Spa (3 days in office, 2 days home-based)
Salary: 24-30k, excellent Benefits, flexible working & Fantastic culture
My client, a leading regional Legal practice, is looking to recruit a Paralegal to join a busy, well-respected Employment Law team. Ideally, you will have worked as an Employment Law Paralegal previously or gained some Employment, Commercial, or Corporate law experience.
You will work on both contentious and non-contentious matters, undertake drafting (contracts, handbooks, witness statements, settlement agreements), and provide ad-hoc HR and employment law support to clients.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Work on contentious and non-contentious matters, undertake drafting (contracts, handbooks, witness statements, settlement agreements), and provide ad-hoc HR and employment law support to clients.
2. Advise and prepare submissions and instructions.
3. Liaise with clients via email and telephone.
4. Deal promptly and efficiently with all matters and tasks referred by fee earners in a busy department.
5. Prepare documentation to assist in client file management.
6. Review and prepare documents for document production requests, solicitor e-bundles, e-bills, and respond to client emails, uploading to the Case Management system.
7. Work with various clients to offer high-quality client care, tailoring communication to different needs.
8. Utilise communication tools to update clients on their cases.
9. Develop client engagement and be prepared to take instructions and advise clients in person, by email, or over the phone.
10. Manage client onboarding by opening and closing files.
11. Be proactive with files and use initiative to handle tasks.
About you:
* Some experience as a paralegal in Employment Law, Commercial Law, or Corporate Law.
* Excellent client care and support skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise, and manage a varied caseload.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
* High standard of verbal and numerical reasoning.
* Ability to analyse, evaluate, and communicate information logically.
* Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts.
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