Paralegal (Employment Law) in Manchester

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join a growing Employment team, supporting employer clients on a broad range of non-contentious employment law matters.

Working closely with senior solicitors, you will play a key role in advising clients on day-to-day HR and employment issues, preparing employment documentation, conducting legal research, and supporting wider client projects.

This role offers excellent exposure to a variety of advisory employment law work and provides a strong platform for career development within a collaborative and client-focused team.

Key responsibilities

• Support fee earners in managing a varied caseload of non-contentious employment law matters.
• Draft, review and amend employment contracts, service agreements, policies, procedures, staff handbooks, workplace documentation, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in advising employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, absence management, performance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working, family leave, and employment status.
• Conduct legal research and prepare accurate, practical summaries and recommendations.
• Support clients with organisational change projects, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
• Prepare client communications, advisory notes, legal updates, and training materials.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.
• Maintain accurate case records, document management, time recording, and billing information in line with firm procedures.
• Support business development initiatives through articles, legal updates, client events, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, particularly on corporate transactions and other cross-disciplinary matters requiring employment law input.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management policies.
• What success looks like
• Delivering high-quality support across a range of employment advisory matters.
• Producing accurate, well-drafted employment documentation and client correspondence.
• Building strong relationships with clients through responsive and professional service.
• Managing priorities effectively and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrating a strong and developing understanding of employment law and HR practices.
• Making a positive contribution to team objectives and business development activities.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance, risk awareness, and professionalism.
• Our ideal person
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and able to take a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to develop their employment law expertise.
• Builds positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Essential criteria

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or equivalent role within employment law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Desirable criteria

• Experience supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructures, or TUPE projects.
• Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), CILEX qualification, or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience preparing client training materials, legal updates, or employment law guidance notes.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law.