Employment Law Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Paralegal to work within our busy Employment Law Department which is based at our North Manchester office.
This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary, free parking and we also provide an extensive list of staff benefits.
Requirements and details of the role:
This role will involve assisting the Employment team on a variety of employment law issues which include:
- Drafting legal documents including, contracts, agreements and statements
- Liaising with clients, experts, barristers and third parties
- Organise diaries, schedule meetings and respond to telephone enquiries
- Carry out office administration, such as writing letters, billing and time recording
- Research into niche employment law areas
- Database management
You will also be required to assist in group litigation claims and full training will be provided. This includes:
- Speaking to interested claimants
- Provide initial advice
- Maintain accurate excel spreadsheets
- Commencing ACAS early conciliation
- Preparing claims to the Employment Tribunal
- Corresponding with administrators and the redundancy payments office
Salary & Package:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment onto the company’s pension scheme
- Excellent staff benefit package
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements considered
How to apply:
Please send your full CV and current salary to Senior Partner and Practice Manager: joanne.ormston@pearsonlegal.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Employment Law Paralegal roles across Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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