Graduate Paralegal – Employment Law job
Contract: Permanent
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA – hybrid working after a period of training, minimum of 2-3 times a week in the office.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Are you a law graduate looking to begin your legal career?
- Or an aspiring paralegal ready to build specialist experience in employment law?
- How would you like to join a respected, award winning firm with excellent opportunities for training and progression?
- What about working in a supportive, friendly and ambitious Employment team?
Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you!
The Role
As a Paralegal in our Employment department, you’ll support solicitors and the department manager by assisting with a wide range of employment law matters. This is a varied and fast paced role where you’ll deal with client enquiries, help progress cases, and play an important part in delivering a high quality service.
You’ll be involved in advisory work, case preparation, legal drafting, client contact and supporting colleagues throughout ongoing matters. With clear supervision, structured processes and excellent team support, this role offers a strong pathway for progression within employment law. A significant element of your role will be by telephone.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising clients (mainly by telephone) on general employment law enquiries and helping convert enquiries into new work for the team.
- Assisting with case management: taking instructions, drafting pleadings, preparing instructions to counsel and arranging conferences.
- Preparing letters of claim, witness statements, funding documents and hearing bundles.
- Attending conferences and hearings where required.
Undertaking legal research. - Requesting, reviewing and returning relevant documents.
- Managing work in progress and ensuring accurate recording of chargeable and non chargeable hours under supervision.
- Carrying out administrative tasks including filing, photocopying and bundle preparation.
- Ensuring full compliance with client care, complaints procedures and regulatory obligations.
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About You
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Communicate confidently on the phone whether inbound our outbound calls, in a friendly, respectful and approachable manner.
- Adapt to different tasks and situations
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Stay calm and focused during busy periods
- Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Show a genuine interest in employment law and in developing a long term career within this area
Essential
- Law degree at 2:1 or above
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)
- Experience of dealing with customers/clients over the phone
- Confidence using computers and the ability to learn new systems with training
- An interest and understanding of UK employment law
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
- Research skills and the ability to break down information logically
- Organisational and time management approaches that help you keep on top of tasks
- The ability to meet deadlines with appropriate support
- The ability to manage periods of interruption
Desirable
- Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification
- Study or work based experience in employment law
- Familiarity with employment litigation processes
- Experience using case management systems
- An understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Awareness of client care and complaints procedures
We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Recognised as a Sunday Time Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and Investors in People Gold accredited, we are committed to helping our people thrive.
What Can We Offer?
- Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Early monthly pay scheme
- Life assurance
- Hybrid working
- Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
- Well being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
- Free parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
- Will writing service*
- Season ticket & travel support
- Payroll giving scheme
- Social events & clubs
- Reward & recognition schemes
- Internal referral scheme
- Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- *Service length conditions apply.
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Graduate Paralegal Employment Law Job in Wigan employer: Stephensons
At Stephensons, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth. As a Graduate Paralegal in Wigan, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning team dedicated to Human Rights and Civil Liberties, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful legal work. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you will thrive in your career with us, surrounded by approachable colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
