Paralegal

About The Role We are recruiting a Paralegal to join our Employment, HR and Immigration team based in Northampton (with a focus on immigration work). This role offers hands‑on experience within a busy full‑service firm, where you will make a real contribution to live matters and work in close collaboration with experienced solicitors. The work of the fee earners within this team includes advising organisations looking to become a sponsor licence holder, assisting with right‑to‑work checks, employment tribunal claims, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and TUPE transfers. As a Paralegal, you will play a key part in supporting the team's work by: Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates. Undertaking legal research using appropriate sources, and presenting findings clearly and accurately. Supporting fee earners with day‑to‑day file management (including file opening and closing). Assisting with diary management and ensuring key deadlines are met. Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR requirements. Take an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group, supporting the firm with internal initiatives, charitable work and careers fairs. Take an active part in promoting the firm and department through social media channels such as LinkedIn, attending industry events and networking. About You As a Paralegal you will need to have: Legal qualification (such as LLB or CILEX), or working towards one. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail, reliability and ability to manage competing priorities. A professional, client‑focused approach. IT literacy, and ability to adapt to new systems. At HCR we value candidates with a proactive and curious approach to learning, and candidates that willingly support the team around them. We are committed to supporting your development, and many of our Paralegals utilise their role to develop the skills and confidence needed for their future career progression. To learn more about our supported routes to qualification, please review our careers website. Benefits 28 days' annual leave (plus public holidays) Annual bonus scheme up to 10% Pension scheme (4% employer contributions) Life assurance Healthcare cash‑plan (providing you with financial support for private medical, dental and wellbeing), as well as 1/3 gym membership contributions, eye care and flu vaccination clinics. Season ticket loans Electric vehicle schemeCycle to work scheme Equal Opportunities As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr