Employment Law Paralegal

Please note that this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Employment team and the successful applicant could be based either in Bristol or Leeds. The purpose of the role is to run a caseload of Employment Tribunal files and also support the existing Employment team with non-contentious work. Experience of working in the employment field is helpful but not essential.

This role would be based in either our Bristol or Leeds office and has the option of hybrid working or fully remote.

Applications are encouraged from those looking for both full and part time roles. If you have any specific working pattern requirements and would like to discuss these wed love to hear from you please contact Core working hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

• Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims;
• Running a case load of Employment Tribunal claims including drafting pleadings drafting witness statements negotiating settlements and instructing counsel or advocates as necessary;
• Complying with service level agreements;
• Supporting other members of the team in running their case loads.

• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Intellectual curiosity commerciality and common sense;
• A proactive approach to your work and a willingness and ability to use your own initiative;
• Ability to deal flexibly with different work types work sources and clients;
• Confidence to take responsibility for a caseload (with supervisor & Group support);
• Team Player;
• Capable of working with a case management system.

Candidates will need to have a law degree as a minimum or equivalent qualification.

A successful offer of employment is subject to a basic credit check & a basic DBS check.

Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals.

We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.

Below is just a taste of what you can expect working for us.

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Yearly Salary Salary : 20001 - 25000