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    Employment Paralegal - London, United Kingdom - Duncan Lewis Solictors

    Duncan Lewis Solictors
    Duncan Lewis Solictors London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Role: Employment Paralegal

    Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

    Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

    Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does.

    Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.

    We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.

    Employment Department Background:

    Our Employment lawyers advise on all employment law related matters and act on behalf of claimants and respondents in all contentious employment law proceedings in the Employment Tribunals, County Courts and the High Court; delivering advice from the start of a potential claim through to its conclusion by settlement or litigation.

    Our team offers advice and assistance to employees and employers on matters such as redundancy, disciplinary and / or grievance proceedings and investigations, whistleblowing, and restrictive covenants, confidentiality and injunctions. As expert mediators our team are able to resolve matters through settlement agreements, negotiations and mediations.

    Main Responsibilities of the Role

    • Report directly to Department Director
    • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
    • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements; Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy
    • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
    • Dealing with correspondence
    • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
    • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
    • Ensuring compliance with file management.

    Key Skills Required

    • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Employment Law
    • A strong academic background with a Law degree
    • Legal experience as an Employment Paralegal/Advisor
    • Clear understanding and application of Employment Laws
    • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
    • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
    • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
    • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
    • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

    The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

    Equal Opportunities:

    Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

    We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

    If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

    APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

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