Paralegal - Employment

Paralegal Employment

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 , youll 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 youll deal with client enquiries, help progress cases, and play an important part in delivering a high-quality service.

Youll 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. Were happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.

Were 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:

Its 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 its 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.
  
  

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