About The Role
Paralegal - Employment
This part-time (0.8fte) post is available immediately on a permanent basis.
Salary will be £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.
About the role
The appointee will work closely with the University's Legal Counsel - Employment to ensure the provision of effective support and advice on employment law matters across the University and wider Human Resources Team, covering a range of activities including drafting and preparation of legal documentation and legal research. The appointee will be the first point of contact for referrals from the HR Casework team for advice on casework and employment law matters.
About You
You will have a law degree, CILEX paralegal or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 18 months paralegal experience, with a strong working knowledge of employment law. You will have Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and professionalism, with an ability to work under pressure.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Kirstie Johnson, k.j.johnson@exeter.ac.uk
About Us
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
£33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.