Employment Solicitor
Role Overview
We are delighted to be working with a leading local practice who are looking to add to their employment team, this role will be focusing entirely on claimant work. The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of employment law matters, working closely with trade union members and providing high-quality legal support. This role involves representation in the Employment Tribunal, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, unlawful deductions, whistleblowing, equal pay, and holiday pay cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management: Manage a caseload of employment law cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, ensuring all cases are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines.
- Client Representation: Act as an advocate for clients in the Employment Tribunal, including conducting case management preliminary hearings (CMPHs) and liaising with counsel for more complex hearings.
- Trade Union Liaison: Collaborate closely with trade union representatives to ensure comprehensive client support and legal advice aligned with union objectives.
- Legal Research and Advice: Provide clear, accurate legal advice to clients on a wide range of employment issues, and conduct relevant legal research as necessary.
- Documentation and Preparation: Prepare, draft, and review relevant legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings, and submissions to the Tribunal.
- Multi-Claimant Cases: Handle and support multi-claimant cases, particularly in relation to holiday pay and equal pay, coordinating across large groups of clients to manage complex claims.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with demonstrable experience in employment law (PQE level flexible; salary dependent on experience).
- Tribunal Experience: Previous experience representing clients in Employment Tribunal hearings, CMPHs, or working alongside counsel at hearings is highly desirable.
- Claimant-Focused Background: Proven experience in claimant employment law cases, with a particular focus on discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims.
- Knowledge of Trade Union Work: Familiarity with union-led cases or experience working with trade unions is beneficial but not essential.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients, union representatives, and tribunal officials.
- Organisational Skills: Capable of handling a busy caseload effectively, meeting deadlines, and prioritising tasks.
Benefits
- Flexible Working: Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborative work culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in advocating for employee rights and supporting trade union members in meaningful employment cases.
Reach out to Ross Winning for the full details.