Senior Employment Paralegal in Leeds

Senior Employment Paralegal

Leeds | £35,000+ DOE | Hybrid or Fully Remote

TSR Legal is working with a well-established national law firm seeking a skilled Senior Employment Paralegal to join its growing Employment team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment law professional looking to take ownership of their own caseload, develop their expertise and work within a supportive and collaborative team.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of legal expenses insurance-funded Employment Tribunal matters, alongside supporting the team with non-contentious employment work.

There may also be opportunities to assist with the supervision and development of junior case handlers.

The firm is looking for someone with a genuine passion for employment law who enjoys providing practical, commercially focused advice and building strong client relationships.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims and assessing the merits of their cases.
• Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Drafting pleadings, tribunal documentation, witness statements and other relevant legal documents.
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, settlement options and prospects of success.
• Negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements.
• Instructing counsel and external advocates where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with legal expenses insurer service level agreements.
• Supporting the Employment team with non-contentious employment matters.
• Drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and other employment documentation.
• Providing proactive and reactive employment law advice to commercial clients, including telephone advice.
• Participating in marketing initiatives, including preparing employment law updates and delivering client training.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Ensuring advice is accurate, commercially appropriate and delivered to a high standard.
• Managing time recording, billing and invoicing requirements.
• Potentially supporting and supervising junior case handlers.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and commercially minded employment law professional who can demonstrate the ability to manage their own caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice.

You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx), or comparable experience with a desire to obtain qualification.
• Previous experience working within employment law, including relevant pre-qualification experience.
• Experience managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal matters.
• A good understanding of employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to take ownership of cases and develop appropriate litigation strategies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A practical and commercially focused approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• A positive, proactive and flexible attitude.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £35,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working or fully remote options.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities considered.
• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits.
• Health cash plan.
• Gym and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible working and a dress-for-your-day approach.
• Employee recognition and referral schemes.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and routes to further qualification.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Working Arrangements

The role can be based within Leeds, with the flexibility to work on a hybrid or fully remote basis.

Core working hours are between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking both full-time and part-time opportunities, and alternative working patterns can be discussed.

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