Newly Qualified Solicitor Employment

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join their Employment Team in Western Australia. This role involves advising clients on various employment law matters, defending Tribunal claims, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in employment law and be eager to further their career in a supportive environment. Applications are welcome from candidates with 0-5 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage straightforward transactions and unfamiliar tasks.
• Identifies and applies relevant legal principles in practice.
• Experience in maintaining high client service standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters.
• Defend Tribunal claims and prepare necessary documentation.
• Draft employment contracts and review policies.
• Update clients on employment law developments.
• Assist clients while meeting professional standards.

Skills

Client relationship management

Knowledge of employment law

Drafting legal documents

Business development

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a NEWLY QUALIFIED SOLICITOR to join their Employment Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and enthusiasm to further their career, build strong client relationships and help to grow the team.

Some of your duties will include:

• Advising clients in relation to their employment law matters, including Claimants on settlement agreements;
• Defending Tribunal claims on behalf of clients and being involved in all stages of the Tribunal process, including preparing Grounds of Resistance, disclosure, drafting witness statements, advising on merits and attending Tribunal hearings on behalf of clients;
• Drafting documents for clients, including contracts of employment and reviewing and advising on policies and procedures;
• Keeping up to date with employment law developments and preparing updates and training clients in relation to those developments;
• Advising and assisting clients in relation to their employment law matters, ensuring a high level of client service is maintained at all times and that the client’s aims are met (subject to professional and regulatory requirements)
• Managing the client relationship
• Undertaking business development activities
• Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Updating and consulting with Senior Associates and Partners

Requirements:

• Ability to deal with straightforward transactions, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems
• Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
• Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
• Uses experience to check the information provided
• Goes the extra mile and produces good quality work

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW CANDIDATES RANGING FROM 0-5 YEARS PQE

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.