Paralegal - Job Vacancy

Job title

Paralegal

About Us

Partners Employment Lawyers has an new opening for a paralegal. As a dynamic, niche firm based in the City, under the umbrella of Excello Law, this is an opportunity to focus on Employment Law and gain real insight and responsibilities within a close-knit team.  

Role and responsibilities

A team spirit, excellent work ethic and a hands-on approach are vital. The role itself comprises a mixture of legal work, client communication, administrative support and marketing. Clients are both employers and employees, providing an overarching insight into the legal issues from different perspectives.

Key tasks involve:

• Drafting legal arguments
• Researching employment issues
• Preparing for Employment Tribunal litigation
• Liaising with barristers and legal representatives
• Reviewing contracts and legal documents
• Communicating with clients, responding to telephone enquiries and participating in meetings
• Administrative support such as billing, diarising and client engagement letters
• Writing articles and media marketing

Key requirements

No requirement for prior paralegal experience; greater weight will be placed on the candidate’s interest, motivations, and commitment to the field of Employment Law.

Personal Specification includes:

• University degree, preferably in Law.
• Ability to work on own initiative where required, but also to be part of, and contribute to, a small team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organised with ability to prioritise competing workloads and remain calm under pressure
• 'Can do’, friendly and approachable
• Honest and trustworthy
• Confident and personable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook

Location

Flexible, to be considered, option of working at the London office (110 Bishopsgate) and/or working from home

Job Type

Full time, although part time would be considered. Permanent.

Salary

Dependent on experience and capabilities – roughly £24,000 per annum.

Start date

Flexible - as soon as possible

How to Apply:

Send CV and covering letter to Hina Belitz at hina@partnerslaw.co.uk

Posted: 

19.08.2022

Deadline: 

01.09.2022