Are you an experienced paralegal with 2–3 years of practical employment law experience, looking for an in-house opportunity?
If so, we have an exciting role where you’ll work alongside our Employment Lawyer on a wide range of challenging and diverse cases. Based out of one of our key city offices, you will play a crucial role in preparing cases for tribunal hearings while ensuring the smooth running of our legal services.
As a trusted leader in the Security Sector, we strive to deliver exceptional services to our clients while fostering a positive and dynamic workplace. We are currently seeking a Senior Paralegal Executive to join our team and contribute to the continued success of the company
Must have - CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ), GDL, or LLB (or equivalent).
Employment Law Experience is important to have.
- £42,000
- Amazing learning and development opportunities.
- Work for a globally recognised brand.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Monitor the legal inbox daily, forwarding correspondence to the Employment Lawyer and updating electronic files.
- Assess claims for jurisdictional issues, compliance with ACAS Certificates, and ensure correct respondent information.
- Assist in conducting an initial assessment of case merits and provide concise summaries.
- Gather and organize relevant documents from HR for claims responses.
- Upload, date, and categorize case documents to the electronic file system.
- Produce a detailed chronology of events based on legal and factual issues for Grounds of Resistance submissions.
- Draft basic tribunal applications (e.g., timetable adjustments, witness availability), and assist with complex applications (e.g., strike-out/deposit orders).
- Support in drafting witness statements and managing the disclosure process.
- Prepare and collate bundles for hearings, ensuring all materials are ready for submission.
- Diarise tribunal hearing dates and key deadlines, ensuring compliance with orders.
- Conduct periodic reviews of tribunal cases with the Employment Lawyer to determine next steps and compliance actions.
- Provide employment law research support as needed.
- Liaise with counsel and legal chambers, providing briefs to counsel when required.
- Prepare a monthly report on tribunal cases and employment law statistics for internal stakeholders.
- Attend tribunal and appeal hearings to take notes and provide case summaries.
What You'll Need:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize caseloads.
- Independence and confidence in managing cases appropriate to your level of expertise.
- Sharp attention to detail, especially when preparing legal bundles and updating systems.
- A solid understanding of legal and factual issues in employment cases.
- Critical thinking skills to assess cases and anticipate next steps.
- Proficiency in legal research and the ability to apply legal principles practically.
- Proven knowledge of employment law and its practical application (minimum 2 years PQE).
- Experience managing employment law cases, including unlawful wage deductions, unfair dismissal, and discrimination.
- Familiarity with Tribunal processes and case management procedures.
- Experience drafting claims, witness statements, and handling electronic case management systems.
- Ideally, experience in a commercial legal team, working with autonomy.
Qualifications:
- CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ), GDL, or LLB (or equivalent).
Join us to take the next step in your legal career. To apply, please submit your CV through our careers portal