Employment Senior Paralegal

We are working with a well established and highly regarded law firm based in London, who are seeking an Employment Senior Paralegal to join their busy and growing Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment paralegal to step into a senior position within a reputable practice handling a varied and often complex caseload.

The firm is looking for a confident and organised individual who can support fee earners while also taking on increased responsibility across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The Firm

The Employment Senior Paralegal will join a respected London based law firm with a strong reputation in employment law. The firm advises a diverse client base including businesses, senior executives and individuals across a wide range of employment issues.

They are known for delivering high quality, commercially focused advice while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The firm offers excellent exposure to complex work and clear progression opportunities for ambitious individuals.

This is a full time role with hybrid working available.

The Role

The Employment team handle a wide range of matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlement agreements and general advisory work.

You will support solicitors while also taking ownership of key aspects of files, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently.

The role will include:
Supporting solicitors on contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Drafting legal documents including contracts, policies and settlement agreements
Assisting with Employment Tribunal matters and case preparation
Preparing bundles and managing documentation
Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
Managing elements of files independently under supervision
Maintaining accurate file records and compliance
General support from instruction through to conclusion
The Employment Senior Paralegal

The firm is seeking an experienced and proactive individual with a strong background in employment law who is confident working within a fast paced environment.

The Employment Senior Paralegal will have:

A minimum of 2-3 years' experience within employment law
Strong understanding of Employment Tribunal processes
Experience supporting on contentious employment matters
Confidence drafting employment documentation and correspondence
Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and client facing skills
Candidates without prior employment law experience will not be considered.
In return...?

Salary of £32,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Hybrid working available
Well regarded London based law firm
Exposure to high quality employment work
Clear progression opportunities within the team
If you are an Employment Paralegal in a senior position, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed).

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London / Employment Law / Senior Paralegal / Law Firm