Employment Paralegal

Role: Employment Paralegal

Salary: DOE

Location: Worcester

Hybrid working available

We're currently working with a forward thinking boutique law firm based in the West Midlands who are looking to bring a dynamic paralegal to join their Employment team. The firm prides itself on providing on delivering high-quality, personal service to both individuals and businesses across various Employment matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced employment law experts in a firm that values professional growth, collaboration, and a strong work-life balance.

Key Areas You'll Support On Include:

• Employment tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract.
• Workplace investigations and internal grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Redundancy consultations and restructuring exercises
• Employment contract reviews, policy drafting, and day-to-day HR advisory work
• Workplace bullying and harassment matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing accurate, pragmatic legal advice under supervision to clients ranging from individuals to SMEs and larger organisations.
• Drafting a variety of legal documents, including tribunal responses, witness statements, settlement agreements, correspondence, and internal policies.
• Preparing bundles, reviewing case files, and assisting with the management of cases through to final hearing.
• Conducting detailed legal research and staying up to date with changes in employment law.
• Supporting solicitors in trial and hearing preparation, including liaising with counsel, preparing instructions, and attending proceedings where appropriate.
• Managing administrative aspects of client matters and helping to ensure effective case progression

About You:

• Ideally, you will have prior experience working in an employment law department, though strong candidates with relevant experience in other legal areas such as private client or litigation will be considered
• A passion for employment law and a genuine interest in supporting clients through challenging workplace disputes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strong drafting skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Organised, proactive, and committed to developing a long-term legal career, ideally within employment law.
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable; LPC/SQE progression supported.

What's in It for You?

• Training contract opportunities.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to split time between the Worcester office and home
• Exposure to high-quality employment law work from day one
• A genuinely supportive and friendly team culture, where your contributions are recognised
• Modern office space in central Worcester with easy access to transport links
• Regular team events, trips abroad, continued learning opportunities, and a culture that encourages development and progression.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat.