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Employment Paralegal
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Employment Paralegal: Dynamic Case Support & Drafting
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Employment Paralegal
Job summary
A leading law firm in Yorkshire seeks an Employment Paralegal to support complex employment cases and day-to-day legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a law degree (2:1 or higher) and strong IT and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending client meetings, and managing case logistics. The firm offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits including professional development trainings and health benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven ability to draft legal documents and manage case deadlines.
- Experience attending client meetings and liaising with clients.
- Resourcefulness and proactive attitude in handling legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft letters of advice and prepare tribunal documentation.
- Liaise with employer and employee clients.
- Compile detailed case chronologies and track milestones.
Skills
Education
Tools
We’re seeking a proactive Employment Paralegal to deliver expert support on complex employment cases and day-to-day legal matters.
We value a resourceful, thoughtful mind‑set with a thirst for knowledge and a keen eye for risk—your ability to anticipate needs and deliver high‑quality work will drive your progression and our department’s success.
- Draft letters of advice, tribunal proceedings, and prepare settlement agreements.
- Attend client meetings and assemble tribunal documentation.
- Coordinate between courts, supervisors, clients, and counsel to manage deadlines and logistics.
- Liaise with both employer and employee clients.
- Compile detailed chronologies and track case milestones.
- Balance hands‑on legal drafting with meticulous administrative organisation.
- Anticipate needs, identify risks, and consistently produce high‑quality work.
- Contribute directly to team progression and overall departmental success.
- Law degree (2:1 or higher) is essential and an LPC/SQE an advantage.
- Strong IT and communication skills including experience of using MSOFFICE products.
- Eye for detail & ability to multitask.
- Friendly, calm and professional approach.
- Team Building – Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
- Professional Development – Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
- Bonus Scheme – criteria for eligibility.
- Health and Wellbeing benefits.
- Legal services – criteria for eligibility.
- Enhanced annual leave.
- Long Service Award.
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme – criteria for eligibility.
At Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.
Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.
Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you! Send your application to the HR Team atrecruitment@warekay.co.uk
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