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Paralegal – Employment Rights
Thompsons Solicitors. Assist in the management and running of litigation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Employment Law and Employment Tribunal Procedure, with a strong ability to manage litigation and provide effective client representation. Possesses excellent communication skills and a highly organized approach to legal research and case management.
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Employment Law KnowledgeEmployment Tribunal ProcedureParalegal ExperienceLegal Research SkillsClient Care Approach
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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementLoss CalculationEmployment AdviceUnfair Dismissals HandlingWages Claims Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAbility to Work on Own InitiativeHighly OrganisedCreative ThinkingEmpathetic Approach
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Law
Industry Keywords
Employment RightsTribunalsEmployment Appeal TribunalClient RepresentationLegal Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist in the management and running of litigation
- Calculate losses
- Attend to clients and witnesses
- Undertake legal research
- Attend tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)
- Assist with, and potentially manage under supervision, straightforward employment advice and representation matters
- Handle matters such as unfair dismissals and wages claims under supervision
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience as a paralegal, preferably with a background in employment rights
- Knowledge of Employment Law
- Knowledge of Employment Tribunal (ET) Procedure
- Degree in Law or a related qualification
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Highly organised
- Creative thinking
- Empathetic and persuasive approach to client care in a legal environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development