Employment Senior Paralegal London

  • Brandon James
  • City, London
  • Apr 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description


Employment Senior Paralegal

We are working with a well established and highly regarded law firm based in London, who are seeking an Employment Senior Paralegal to join their busy and growing Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment paralegal to step into a senior position within a reputable practice handling a varied and often complex caseload.

The firm is looking for a confident and organised individual who can support fee earners while also taking on increased responsibility across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The Firm

The Employment Senior Paralegal will join a respected London based law firm with a strong reputation in employment law. The firm advises a diverse client base including businesses, senior executives and individuals across a wide range of employment issues.

They are known for delivering high quality, commercially focused advice while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The firm offers excellent exposure to complex work and clear progression opportunities for ambitious individuals.

This is a full time role with hybrid working available.

The Role

The Employment team handle a wide range of matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlement agreements and general advisory work.

You will support solicitors while also taking ownership of key aspects of files, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently.

The role will include:
  • Supporting solicitors on contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Drafting legal documents including contracts, policies and settlement agreements
  • Assisting with Employment Tribunal matters and case preparation
  • Preparing bundles and managing documentation
  • Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
  • Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
  • Managing elements of files independently under supervision
  • Maintaining accurate file records and compliance
  • General support from instruction through to conclusion

The Employment Senior Paralegal

The firm is seeking an experienced and proactive individual with a strong background in employment law who is confident working within a fast paced environment.

The Employment Senior Paralegal will have:

  • A minimum of 2-3 years' experience within employment law
  • Strong understanding of Employment Tribunal processes
  • Experience supporting on contentious employment matters
  • Confidence drafting employment documentation and correspondence
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and client facing skills
  • Candidates without prior employment law experience will not be considered.

In return ?
  • Salary of 32,000 to 40,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Hybrid working available
  • Well regarded London based law firm
  • Exposure to high quality employment work
  • Clear progression opportunities within the team

If you are an Employment Paralegal in a senior position, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed).

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London / Employment Law / Senior Paralegal / Law Firm