Paralegal (Employment)

What you’ll do

We are seeking to recruit a confident and ambitious Paralegal to join our highly regarded Employment department in Bristol on a full-time and permanent basis.

In this role you will provide essential support to the fee earners in the team, to ensure all of our clients are provided with an outstanding service, by understanding their needs and delivering this in a cost effective manner. You will be providing complete management of files, taking instructions from senior members of the team and taking instructions to ensure that procedures are effectively handled, whilst taking on some responsibility for department administration.

This position will provide a good foundation for you to go on and become a qualified lawyer, which many of our Paralegals have done previously.

Who you are

As a law graduate with some previous experience working in a similar position as a Paralegal in either an employment or litigation role, you will naturally possess excellent organisational and communication skills and have the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst appropriately and effectively prioritising your workload.

With a proficiency in IT and an eagerness to learn, you will be self-motivated, independent and able to work proactively with colleagues to provide them all the support they need in order to deliver great results for our clients.

Why join Team Ashfords?

Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues. We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.

We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other. We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.

Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team and business.

That’s what sets us apart.

Our offer

We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.

This includes a flexible working framework giving you the freedom to mix home and office working, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.

We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access for you and up to five friends to the ‘Calm’ Mindfulness App.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including fundraising initiatives through the Ashfords Foundation and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

What next?

Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?

At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Specialist, on 01392 333 654 or via email: [email protected].

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.