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