Employment Law paralegal

Job Description

To work alongside and support the Employment Law supervisor with Employment Law enquiries and cases and provide high quality advice and casework.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide advice services to clients in all aspects of Employment law.

• Research, discover facts of an enquiry and advise clients

• Ensure accurate case recording of all enquiries and advice given.

• Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation

• Provide advice as part of our telephone advice service and to follow up enquiries

• Deal with a diverse client group with understanding and empathy at all times

• Undertake such training as is necessary to maintain standards and knowledge required

• Contribute to the Centre`s services by taking part in outreach work if requested

• Attend to basic clerical tasks such as photocopying, dealing with phone and online enquiries

This is a guide and is not an exhaustive list.

There may be other areas of responsibilities that you are reasonably expected to undertake but may not be listed here.

Other Requirements and Responsibilities

• Work at all times in accordance with NKLCs Equal Opportunity policy

• Show an awareness of and commitment to equality and diversity policies.

• Demonstrate attention to detail

• Have ability to multitask and prioritise

• Show good communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Observe the Centre's Confidentiality policy at all times.

• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding Employment Law enquiries

• Be self-servicing and able to use the Centres IT programmes and case recording systems

• Contribute positively to the work environment by attending meetings as required and assisting in the development of good working practises

To apply for the post, please email your CV with a detailed statement of no more than 1000 words to recruitment@nklc.org.uk demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification Criteria and Specific Details section. You must cover all sections of the Specification in the same order.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.