Solicitor - Employment
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the firm’s Employment Team.
In this role, you will manage a significant personal caseload of employment matters, including conducting your own advocacy where necessary and appropriate. You will report directly to the Head of Employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of complex matters that will include:
- Providing employment law advice to education and commercial clients.
- Drafting advice reports, supporting clients with processes and other documentation such as settlement agreements.
- Assisting clients with HR processes and procedures.
- Handling cases through tribunal proceedings; and
- Providing support on employment issues arising in transactions.
- Provide ongoing technical support on matters for junior fee-earners.
- Ensure personal Employment knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.
- Assist the team with any reasonable requests that are in the best interests of the department.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will:
- Have experience dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
- Possess good knowledge and understanding of tribunal procedures and protocols
- Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law
- Ideally have an excellent academic background
- Possess exceptional client care skills
- Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role
- Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters with a minimum of supervision
- Be a team player and able to get on with others
- Possess networking and client development skills
Benefits
What we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- Great working environment at our Derby head offices
- Car parking provided by the firm
- Career development opportunities
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
- 1 week’s holiday carry over
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Staff card discount scheme for local shops
- Social days and evenings on the firm
- Staff discounts on legal services