Employment Paralegal

South Manchester

Excellent prospects for progression to training contract

A well-established law firm with a strong regional presence is seeking an Employment Paralegal to join their highly regarded employment team in South Manchester.

The Firm

This friendly and supportive firm has built an excellent reputation across the region. The employment team is particularly well-regarded and offers a genuinely collegiate working environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

The Role

You'll be working alongside experienced employment lawyers on a varied caseload of predominantly Respondent work, handling both contentious matters (including Employment Tribunal claims) and non-contentious advisory work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of employment law.

The Opportunity

This represents a genuine route to qualification as a solicitor. The firm's track record speaks for itself – their most junior lawyer joined as a paralegal and successfully progressed through to training contract and qualification within the employment team. For the right candidate with ambition and commitment, this pathway remains very much open.

About You

• Prior or current experience within an Employment department. Ideally a minimum of 6 months experience.
• A clear passion for employment law 
• Strong academic background
• A genuine geographical connection to South Manchester
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach

What's On Offer

• Work with a friendly, sociable and supportive team
• Structured development and clear progression pathway
• Varied and high-quality work
• The realistic prospect of securing a training contract

To Apply

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your specific interest in employment law.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Warburton - paulwarburton@thinklegalrecruitment.com .