Employment Paralegal

Role: Employment Paralegal Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Contract: Full time, permanentA well-established and growing South Yorkshire law firm is seeking an Employment Paralegal / Fee Earner to join its busy Employment Law team based in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to develop their career within a specialist employment practice, working closely with experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of both claimant and respondent matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of employment law issues, supporting clients through all stages of employment disputes and advisory work.

As an Employment Paralegal / Fee Earner, you will be responsible for assisting with and, where appropriate, managing your own caseload of matters including:

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• Unfair dismissal claims
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• Discrimination and harassment claims
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• Redundancy and restructuring matters
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• Settlement agreements
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• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
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• Employment Tribunal proceedings
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• Contractual disputes
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• Employment law advisory work for employers and employees
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Key responsibilities will include:

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• Managing files and progressing matters efficiently
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• Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documents
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• Preparing Employment Tribunal documentation
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• Conducting legal research and case analysis
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• Liaising with clients, counsel, tribunals and third parties
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• Attending client meetings and taking instructions
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• Supporting senior fee earners on complex matters
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• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines
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Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate:

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• Previous experience within employment law, either as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Fee Earner
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• A sound understanding of Employment Tribunal procedures
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong organisational and case management abilities
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• A proactive and client-focused approach
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• The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment
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Candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal qualifications are encouraged to apply, although relevant practical experience will be considered equally.

This role offers the chance to join a respected regional practice with a strong reputation for client care and high-quality legal advice. In return, the successful candidate can expect:

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• High-quality employment law work
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• Direct client contact and responsibility
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Career progression opportunities
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• A supportive and collaborative working culture
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to submit your application, please contact: Lauren Hopkinson CRA Consulting Email: