Paralegal – Employment & Pensions in Devon

About the Division

The Employment and Pensions team is a growing team that provides strategic, ground‑breaking, and commercial advice to clients in the NHS, private healthcare, medical technology, emergency services, police, education, housing, charity, and social care sectors. We are also instructed by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board, and Social Work England. We are the sole employment law provider for a number of the largest NHS trust organisations in the country and we act for large social housing associations and for a range of emergency services clients, including various police forces. Our work is often high‑profile and cutting edge, for example, advising the NHS nationally in respect of the covid‑19 response and in relation to recent industrial action. We have an excellent track record in successfully defending complex Employment Tribunal cases, handling hundreds of claims each year ranging from unfair dismissal to multi‑day discrimination and whistle‑blowing cases. We also have a strong non‑contentious employment team advising on issues including TUPE transfers, restructuring exercises and shared services arrangements, and a dedicated pensions team.

Location: Exeter. Hybrid working.

Role and Responsibilities:

• General case management, including managing documents and preparing bundles for Tribunal hearings
• Assisting fee earners in preparing witness evidence
• Drafting general correspondence and documents
• Preparing and drafting reports to the client
• Proofreading documents
• Undertaking research
• Liaising with clients, claimants, counsel and Tribunals
• Collating and analysing evidence received to advise the client

Skills and Experience:

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree
• Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC preferred but not essential)
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines
• Good written skills
• Good administration skills
• Good communication skills

Candidate Profile:

• Well organised
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work well under pressure
• Proactive
• Self‑motivated

EEO Statement:

Capsticks is an inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring with respect to your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs. We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there is not a 'one size fits all' approach to adjustments, so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.