Employment Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its Employment Litigation team in the Nottingham area. The candidate will take ownership of a varied caseload, advising and representing clients in Employment Tribunal matters with practical, commercial-focused guidance.

You will draft pleadings, statements and documents, attend hearings, and work closely with colleagues while developing advocacy skills and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, CILEx or barrister with demonstrated employment tribunal experience.
• Experience drafting ET pleadings, witness statements and related litigation documents.
• Able to manage own caseload and advise clients directly with confidence.
• Strong drafting, organisational and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment Tribunal claims and workplace disputes from instruction through resolution.
• Advise clients on legal risks and commercial strategies to resolve disputes.
• Draft ET3 responses, witness statements and case documents.
• Prepare for Case Management Hearings and Tribunal hearings as required.
• Collaborate with counsel and colleagues on complex matters and hearings.
• Coordinate hearing preparation, bundles, deadlines and Tribunal orders.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional legal support and insights to clients.
• Contribute to business development and achievement of financial objectives.
• Keep up to date with employment law developments and communicate updates to clients.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Client communication

Pleadings drafting

Case management

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CLE

Job description

Salary: up to £75,000 DOE

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Lawyer to join a well renowned Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of their own caseload, develop their litigation and advocacy skills, and build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

You will advise and represent clients across a range of employment disputes and Employment Tribunal matters, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice. You will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team while having genuine responsibility for progressing your own matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment Tribunal claims and workplace disputes from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advise clients on legal and commercial risks, developing appropriate strategies to protect their interests and resolve disputes effectively.
• Draft and review ET3 responses, witness statements, applications, chronologies, schedules of loss and other litigation documentation.
• Prepare for and attend Case Management Hearings, preliminary hearings and other Tribunal hearings as required.
• Work alongside counsel and colleagues on more complex cases and matters proceeding to final hearings.
• Coordinate hearing preparation, including Tribunal bundles, procedural deadlines and compliance with Tribunal orders.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional legal support and strategic advice to existing clients.
• Contribute to business development and the achievement of team and individual financial objectives.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation, Employment Tribunal decisions and emerging workplace issues.
• Prepare clear and accessible updates for clients on relevant developments in employment law and workplace practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister.
• Have experience in employment law and/or Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Have experience drafting Employment Tribunal pleadings, witness statements and related litigation documents.
• Be confident managing their own caseload and advising clients directly.
• Have advocacy experience, or a genuine interest in developing their advocacy skills.
• Be able to communicate legal advice clearly and translate complex legal issues into practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Possess excellent drafting, organisational and case management skills.
• Demonstrate strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of their work.
• Have a genuine interest in developing their legal practice and contributing to the wider success of the team.