Full job descriptionEmployment Paralegal / NQ Solicitor (Employment Law) – Stockport
We are supporting a highly regarded and long-established law firm with the recruitment of an Employment Paralegal / Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their Employment team in Stockport.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a close-knit team of experienced employment specialists, working alongside everyone from Supervising Secretary through to Partner level. You’ll support a predominantly respondent-focused caseload across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for a broad range of employer clients and gaining exposure to high-quality work from day one.
The role would suit someone with at least 12 months’ employment law experience who is looking to continue developing their technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities in this Employment Paralegal / NQ Solicitor role:
*Supporting fee earners on a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
*Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims, including preparing Early Case Assessments and drafting ET3 responses
*Liaising with clients, Employment Tribunals and other parties throughout the life of a matter
*Reviewing case papers and supporting the management of Preliminary Hearings
*Preparing witness statements and assisting with case preparation
*Attending Employment Tribunal hearings to provide support and take detailed notes
*Undertaking legal research to support ongoing matters and case strategy
*Preparing hearing bundles, disclosure bundles and organising case files
*Ensuring matters are conducted in accordance with the firm’s quality standards, Lexcel accreditation and SRA Code of Conduct
*Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience
About You – Employment Paralegal / NQ Solicitor Experience
*A minimum of 12 months’ experience within employment law
*Previous experience supporting or managing Employment Tribunal matters
*Strong technical knowledge of employment law and employment procedures
*Excellent communication and client care skills
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
*High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
*Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
*A genuine interest in employment law and supporting employer clients
Benefits:
*24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Additional paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
*Birthday off
*Private healthcare
*Medical cashback scheme
*24-hour GP service
*Life assurance (4x salary)
*Enhanced sick pay
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
*Employer pension contribution
*£1,000 employee referral scheme
*Employee reward voucher schemes
*Genuine long-term career development within a respected and supportive law firm
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this Employment Paralegal / NQ Solicitor role, we’d love to hear from you – please apply now.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Marwell Recruitment, who are acting as an employment agency.