The Penningtons Manches Cooper Employment Team provides fast, proactive and practical legal support. Approachable and commercially aware, our specialists have in-depth experience of the issues faced by businesses when managing their staff. We keep clients up to date with the raft of new employment law regulations, highlighting how these could impact on their overall strategy and safeguarding against the potentially huge costs of non-compliance. Although we are experienced litigators, and frequently represent organisations at employment tribunals and in court, we also offer specialist employment law advice in resolving conflict through alternative dispute resolution. We also advise Senior Executives on a range of matters, including on contractual disputes, contentious exits, and high value claims. We are also recognised as market leaders in advising employees, trade unions and staff associations on a range of issues, including industrial disputes, severance agreements, regulatory matters and claims in the Employment tribunal, High Court and appellate courts, with particular expertise in whistleblowing and discrimination claims. We are looking to hire a Paralegal into our team under a 24month FTC. The Employment Team is looking to recruit a paralegal, ideally with some previous experience, either to be based in our expanding Birmingham office, or our London office. The role is focused on our Police Federation client base, which is the staff association for police officers up to the rank of Chief Inspector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following; To support senior members of the team with fee earning, undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the division. Liaising with clients Assisting on large group claims Draft documents and advice letters Carry out legal research Keep up to date with law changes To be an ambassador for the firm at all times and always promote it in a positive light. Essential Criteria Knowledge of legislation Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills Ability to work both alone and collaboratively with other team members Confidence in client facing communications Attention to accuracy and detail Collaborative team member with ability to quickly build relationships with a wide range of people Receptive to facilitate and support change Flexible, pragmatic and problem-solving approach Comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work; appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints; commercially aware. Desirable Criteria Previous experience of working in an Employment team Experience of working on large group actions The firm operates an agile working policy. At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here. We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Greenpenningtonslaw.com