Employment Paralegal

Job description

Employment Paralegal

Location: Stockport

Position: Full-time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stockport. This is an ideal role for someone with employment law experience who is looking to develop their technical expertise while working alongside an experienced and supportive team on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The Role

You'll work closely with experienced employment lawyers, providing support across a varied caseload while delivering exceptional service to both business and individual clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high-quality work and build your career in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting fee earners with a wide range of employment law matters.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and case preparation.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Managing client enquiries and maintaining regular communication throughout matters.
• Preparing hearing bundles and other case documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with the progression of files.
• Managing diaries, deadlines and administrative tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• At least one year's experience within an employment law team.
• A genuine interest in employment law and career development within the sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using legal case management systems is advantageous.
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave, including additional days over the Christmas period.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Enhanced pension and life assurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
• Regular social events, employee rewards and wellbeing initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional law firm where you'll gain valuable experience, work alongside highly experienced employment lawyers and continue to develop your legal career.

If you're an ambitious Employment Paralegal looking for your next opportunity in Stockport, we'd love to hear from you

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockport

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English