Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependant on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA - hybrid working after a period of training, minimum of 2-3 times a week in the office.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Are you a law graduate looking to begin your legal career?
Or an aspiring paralegal ready to build specialist experience in employment law?
How would you like to join a respected, award‑winning firm with excellent opportunities for training and progression?
What about working in a supportive, friendly and ambitious Employment team?
Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you
The Role
As a Paralegal in our Employment department, you'll support solicitors and the department manager by assisting with a wide range of employment law matters. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you'll deal with client enquiries, help progress cases, and play an important part in delivering a high‑quality service.
You'll be involved in advisory work, case preparation, legal drafting, client contact and supporting colleagues throughout ongoing matters. With clear supervision, structured processes and excellent team support, this role offers a strong pathway for progression within employment law.
To find out more about the work of our Employment Team please click here.
Key responsibilities include:
Advising clients (mainly by telephone) on general employment law enquiries and helping convert enquiries into new work for the team
Assisting with case management: taking instructions, drafting pleadings, preparing instructions to counsel and arranging conferences
Preparing letters of claim, witness statements, funding documents and hearing bundles
Attending conferences and hearings where required
Undertaking legal research
Requesting, reviewing and returning relevant documents
Managing work in progress and ensuring accurate recording of chargeable and non‑chargeable hours under supervision
Carrying out administrative tasks including filing, photocopying and bundle preparation
Ensuring full compliance with client care, complaints procedures and regulatory obligations
About You
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We're happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.
We're looking for someone who can:
Adapt to different tasks and situations
Work independently and collaboratively
Stay calm and focused during busy periods
Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
Communicate in a friendly, respectful and approachable way
Show a genuine interest in employment law and in developing a long‑term career within this area
Essential:
You will need:
A Law degree or relevant practical experience
5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)
Confidence using computers and the ability to learn new systems with training
A strong understanding of UK employment law
Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
Research skills and the ability to break down information logically
Organisational and time‑management approaches that help you keep on top of tasks
The ability to meet deadlines with appropriate support
The ability to manage periods of interruption
Desirable:
It's helpful, but not essential, if you also have:
Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification
Study or work‑based experience in employment law
Familiarity with employment litigation processes
Experience using case management systems
An understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Awareness of client care and complaints procedures
We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award‑winning, top‑150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
Discover more about what it's like to work for us Here - and hear from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, about our culture and values here.
What Can We Offer?
Click here to view further details of our benefits package.
Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Early monthly pay scheme
Life assurance
Hybrid working
Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
Well‑being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
Free parking
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
Will writing service*
Season ticket & travel support
Payroll giving scheme
Social events & clubs
Reward & recognition schemes
Internal referral scheme
Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Service‑length conditions apply.