Job Description

Location:

Chester (office-based, full time)

Salary:

26,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)

Progression:

Clear pathway to Senior Paralegal, Legal Advisor and funded qualification (SQE / CILEX)

About the role

We are recruiting an

Employment Law Paralegal

to join our advisory team, based full time at our Chester office.

This is a

hands-on, office-based role

designed to provide close mentoring, real-time feedback and accelerated development.

You will work alongside experienced employment law advisors and solicitors, learning how to deliver

clear, practical employment law advice to business owners

. This is not a traditional law firm paralegal role.

What you'll be doing

During your first 3 months, you will:

Work closely with and support an associate solicitor or senior legal advisor Draft employment law advice and client correspondence Assist with disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes Learn our advisory frameworks, templates and escalation rules
As you develop, you will:

Begin advising smaller employers under supervision Take ownership of low-risk employment law matters Draft clear, commercial advice in plain English Progress towards independent advisory responsibility

Who this role is for

This role is ideal for someone who:

Has a law degree Wants structured, in-person training and daily access to senior advisors Is comfortable working in a professional office environment Enjoys practical problem-solving rather than academic legal work Is serious about building a long-term career in employment law
You will be trusted with

real responsibility early on

and expected to

take ownership of your work

, with support and supervision as you develop.

You do

not

need previous employment law experience - full training is provided.

Who this role is

not

for

This role is unlikely to suit someone who:

Is looking for a remote or hybrid junior role Wants a traditional law firm training contract Prefers purely academic or research-based legal work Is uncomfortable giving practical advice to employers

Skills and attributes we're looking for

Essential

Excellent written English Clear, structured thinking Confidence communicating with business owners Willingness to learn quickly and take responsibility

Desirable

Employment law modules or a strong interest in employment law LPC or SQE preparation (not essential) Previous advisory, HR or client-facing experience

Training and progression

You will receive:

Structured employment law training delivered in-house Close, day-to-day supervision and mentoring Clear escalation and decision-making frameworks Regular reviews with defined progression milestones
There is a

clear progression pathway

to:

Senior Paralegal Legal Advisor / Consultant Funded qualification (SQE or CILEX), subject to performance

Salary and benefits

26,000 - 30,000 starting salary Clear salary progression linked to responsibility and capability Full-time, office-based role in Chester Supportive, professional working environment Long-term career development and qualification support

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

Your CV A short written response (maximum 300 words) answering:

"How would you explain unfair dismissal to a business owner with no legal background?"

Applications without a written response will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chester CH4 9QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

How would you explain unfair dismissal to a business owner with no legal background?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person