Employment Solicitor - NQ - #2172461

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join an established and supportive Employment team in Leeds.

This role would suit a Newly Qualified Solicitor through to around 5 years PQE with experience in employment law and a genuine interest in developing their career within employment litigation.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload consisting predominantly of claimant Employment Tribunal matters, while also gaining exposure to non-contentious employment work, including employment contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues, develop your technical skills and take increasing responsibility for your own caseload.

• Manage a caseload of predominantly claimant Employment Tribunal matters.
• Handle matters from initial client instruction through to conclusion and file closure.
• Take detailed instructions from clients and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Advise clients throughout the Employment Tribunal process.
• Draft Employment Tribunal pleadings, correspondence and other legal documentation.
• Represent clients at Employment Tribunal Preliminary Hearings.
• Instruct counsel and other experts where appropriate.
• Advise on employment contracts and service agreements.
• Advise clients on the terms and implications of settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and keep up to date with developments in employment law.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure files are progressed efficiently.
• Develop strong and professional relationships with clients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Employment team.

About You

• Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE.
• Previous experience in employment law.
• Experience of Employment Tribunal matters, particularly claimant work, would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to present and argue legal issues clearly, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to understand complex legal issues and explain them in a clear, client-friendly manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a supportive team.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.