Employment Paralegal

Bates Wells

. Manage documents, including preparing hearing bundles and reviewing and redacting data .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research capabilities, proficiency in drafting legal documents, and effective client communication skills. Capable of managing case documentation and supporting fee earners in litigation processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization.

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Legal ResearchDocument DraftingClient CommunicationCase ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDocument ReviewDrafting Employment ContractsProofreading Legal DocumentsAnalyzing Legal DocumentsPreparing Hearing BundlesDrafting Court ApplicationsClient Advice NotesAttendance NotesResearch Memoranda

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Multi-taskAbility to Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Legal TerminologyClient CareLitigation SupportCourt CorrespondenceFee Earner SupportClient RelationsLegal PrinciplesCase ManagementClient InstructionsLegal Updates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage documents, including preparing hearing bundles and reviewing and redacting data
Conduct legal research on employment topics and produce written notes for fee earners
Draft employment contracts, Grounds of Claim/Resistance, witness statements, correspondence, and client advice notes under supervision
Interact with clients and provide client care
Review documents and analyse legal positions for fee earners
Support fee earners throughout litigation at tribunal and Court levels
Ensure correct case management, handle documents, draft Court applications, and correspond with Courts and Tribunals
Take notes at client meetings and Court hearings
Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
Proofread legal documents
Support client-facing marketing events
Manage own workload and fee-earner expectations to deliver work on time
Produce advice letters, third-party correspondence, internal legal updates, attendance notes, and research memoranda
Communicate with clients, take instructions, and report research findings or problems to the team
Take initial client instructions, analyse facts, identify objectives, and report to the head of department
Research and advise fee earners on methods of achieving client objectives
Participate in team meetings and attend internal or external training
Keep up to date with developments in law and practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree educated, or equivalent
Previous Paralegal experience desirable
Ability to perform legal research
Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
Ability to analyse legal documents for accuracy
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to use initiative and work well under pressure
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Good spelling and grammar
Ability to prioritise
Strong communication skills with ability to relate to people at all levels
Ability to multi-task
Willingness and capability to serve client needs and handle client relations at the highest level
Personable but highly professional
Enthusiasm for working in a busy working environment
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required from time to time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Impact-driven purpose aligned with social purpose and positive impact
Climate Programme focused on reducing environmental impact and driving a just transition to net zero
Diverse and inclusive culture
Hybrid working model
Part-time options
At least two office days weekly
Green pensions
IVF support
Private healthcare