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Paralegal in the Employment Department

Location
Leeds
Company
Oakwood Property Solicitors
Job type
N/A
Working Model
Remote
N/A
Hybrid Work
Pay
£24,655 - £30,651 a year
Number of applicants
10

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Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Executive Reporting to: Head of Employment Department

Department: Employment

Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list)

Assisting the Head of Department and other solicitors with complex contentious employment matters (predominantly private or insurance backed claimant work).

Managing a claimant case load (under supervision).

Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the Employment Department.

Essential

A competent understanding of Employment Law and the Employment Tribunal process.

Experience

Paralegal or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ experience of dealing with contentious Employment Law matters (as a guide).

Desirable

Experience of –

o using case management system and time recording (ideally Proclaim);

o Advising clients in relation to settlement agreements.

Key Competencies

Good attention to detail.

Excellent communication and literacy skills.

Motivated to learn and progress within the Employment Department. Flexible attitude to work.

Excellent organisational skills.

Depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,655.00-£30,651.00 per year

Experience:

  • Paralegal: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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