Employment Paralegal

I’m working on an opportunity for an Employment Paralegal / Legal Advisor to join an inhouse organisation, providing employment law and general legal advice to members of the public and colleagues. Working as part of a advisory team, you will act as a key point of contact for incoming enquiries, offering practical, accurate and professional legal guidance across a range of workplace and employment-related matters.

Job title: Employment Paralegal / Legal Advisor

Salary: £36,000 per annum (day-rate equivalent)

Contract length: 6 months initially, with a strong possibility of extension to 12 months

Location: Worcestershire

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal information, guidance, and support to individuals and stakeholders via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Advising on employment law matters, assessing circumstances, identifying legal considerations, and recommending appropriate next steps.
• Assisting with the negotiation and review of settlement agreements, explaining key terms and potential implications.
• Conducting legal research into legislation, regulations, case law, and legal developments to support accurate advice and decision-making.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents, correspondence, and case records.
• Managing a varied caseload, ensuring enquiries and matters are progressed efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining detailed records and audit trails, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and third parties to obtain information and facilitate case progression.
• Communicating updates and outcomes clearly, maintaining regular contact throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
• Identifying complex or high-risk matters and escalating them appropriately.
• Providing support and guidance to colleagues on legal processes, procedures, and best practice.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Monitoring developments in employment law and sharing relevant updates with colleagues where appropriate.

About You

• Experience providing employment law advice and guidance OR experience providing generic legal advice

If you are interested in this Employment Paralegal / Legal Advisor role then please apply via the advert or for a confidential conversation please email me on Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates