Employment Law Paralegal/Solicitor

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Sheffield is seeking experienced Employment Law Paralegals and Solicitors. You will assess employment cases, negotiate settlements, and handle tribunal claims, delivering excellent client service and support. Relevant experience in a similar role is essential, along with a strong understanding of employment law. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on client service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive, or Solicitor in Employment Law.
• Dealing with a large and varied ET caseload and advice work.
• Claimant experience preferred for settlement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assessing employment cases and handling claims.
• Negotiating and advising on settlement agreements.
• Running Employment Tribunal claims and conducting litigation.

Skills

Employment Law experience

Excellent knowledge & understanding of employment law

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, who are expanding and require both Employment Law Paralegals and Solicitors.

To work as part of a team, the jobholder will be responsible for:

• assessing employment cases;
• negotiating and advising on settlement agreements, and:
• handling claimant employment tribunal claims up to and including litigation and advocacy.
• responsible for handling their own caseload

You will deliver excellent levels of client service and keep the client regularly updated in line with department service level agreements and individual targets.

You will be responsible and accountable for promptly handling all matters related to assessing claims, giving both verbal and written telephone advice, running Employment Tribunal claims, drafting ET1 claims and other Tribunal applications and conducting litigation, instructing and liaising with counsel, conducting hearings where appropriate and negotiating, advising on settlement agreements and COT3 proceedings , providing employment law training and supervising junior staff and representing the firm at events.

Candidate Requirements

• Employment Law experience, as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or Solicitor
• Dealing with a large and varied ET caseload, advice work and settlement agreements (claimant experience preferred)
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of employment law