Job Description

Key Information


Posted on: 15 April 2025


Term: Permanent


Working hours: Full-time: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday - Friday (35 hours per week)


Department: Employment Law


Location: Sheffield


Start date: 1 June 2025

Employment Law Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

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BRM Solicitors are a leading commercial and private client law firm, providing legal advice and services to businesses and individuals in Sheffield, Chesterfield and the wider regions of South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.



Our expanding Employment department are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Paralegal to join the team at our Sheffield office, with some occasional requirements to work from our Chesterfield office.



The role will involve working with a variety of clients and assisting the Employment Team with administrative and case work tasks. The role is suitable for an existing paralegal or law graduate. Experience in employment law or HR would be an advantage but is not essential.


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Full training will be given.

Duties to include:

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To provide a comprehensive and efficient legal service as a paralegal and administrative assistant in the area of Employment Law and HR Services To deal with the files of clients assigned to you and clients of the department when called upon to do so, including research, providing and drafting advice to our Employment Law Service Scheme clients File opening, administration, completing anti-money laundering checks, and file closing, ensuring policies and procedures are followed To assist in the growth and development of the department including attending marketing and networking events and HR Forums/ Mock Employment Tribunal events and presenting where appropriate To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client's documentation and/or information To carry out the duties given by the head of department, faithfully and diligently and follow all reasonable instructions Assisting the fee earners in the team with new client enquiries and taking instructions, appointment and room bookings, and administration support Manage time and tasks as a paralegal and administrative assistant, keeping a proper record of all work done, time recording and training received Carry out monthly billing procedures including generating bills, sending bills to clients and assisting with credit control Attending court and meetings and note taking as may be required Comply with all requirements of the SRA.
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Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who can meet the following criteria:

Paralegal experience or law graduate Good interpersonal skills Communication skills Presentation and training delivery Assertive and can influence and negotiate Attention to detail Strong written communication, for example emails, letters, note taking, report writing, research skills and drafting legal documents, typing skills including drafting and bill preparation.
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Essential Office skills:

Can conduct legal research Managing a diary Organising meetings Time management Proficient with Word, including typing skills.

Excellent working conditions and a competitive rate of pay offered. Healthcare cash plan and death in service life cover.



There is no formal closing date for applications, but early applications are encouraged, with a start date of 1 June 2025 (or after to be agreed).



Please send your covering letter and CV to

careers@brmlaw.co.uk

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