Thompsons Solicitors

Paralegal - Employment Rights

Thompsons Solicitors  •  £28k/yr  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Paralegal - Employment Rights

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Employment Rights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Compensation: £28,495 / year

Description

Are you a Paralegal looking for your next move? Want to broaden your knowledge and experience in ER? Come and join our expanding Employment Rights team in Manchester.

The role...

Our paralegals assist in the management/running of our litigation, including specific tasks such as calculating losses, attending on clients, witnesses, undertaking legal research, attending tribunals, the EAT, etc.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved with all aspect of the employment rights team, including assisting on/potentially managing straightforward employment advice and/or representation matters, such as, unfair dismissals and wages claims etc, under supervision.

Who we are looking for...

We are keen to hear from experienced paralegals with a background in employment rights. As well as knowledge of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal (ET) Procedure, we are looking excellent communicators who thrive in a supportive team environment and can work on their own initiative

Together with a degree in Law or a related qualification, we are looking for highly organised creative thinkers who can demonstrate an empathetic and persuasive approach to client care in a legal environment.

What we offer you...

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
  • Life assurance
  • 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
  • 5 days additional leave over Christmas
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised sports and social club
  • Annual travel and parking loans
  • Financial assistance for professional development

Sound good? Apply today!

Thompsons Solicitors

About Thompsons Solicitors

Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.

The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.

We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.

We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.

Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224

Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Great Russell Street, GB
Year Founded
1921
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