Employment Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Employment Solicitor to join their growing team in Darlington. This full-time role offers the opportunity to advocate for individuals facing workplace challenges, handling a variety of employment law cases. With a commitment to empowering talent and maintaining a family culture, the firm emphasizes professional development and client advocacy. Join a passionate team that values ethical standards and offers competitive benefits, including a company pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of employees, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in employment law is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment law principles and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of employment law cases for individuals.
• Manage own caseload from start to finish, ensuring compliance with procedures.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Management

Negotiation Skills

Tribunal Representation

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation recognized for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business passionate about empowering industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we strive to develop our people while encouraging teaching and coaching. As we grow and aim to be the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe maintaining our family culture is crucial to driving our firm forward together.

Due to expansion, we have established a Talent Team dedicated to sourcing, retaining, and investing in our in-house talent.

If this vision resonates with you and you meet the role requirements, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Are you interested in joining our committed team and making a meaningful difference by advocating for employees facing workplace difficulties?

We are recruiting a full-time Employment Solicitor for our Darlington office. As a Claimant Employment Solicitor, you will handle a wide range of employment law cases, advocating for individuals facing workplace issues.

Our employment case matters include, but are not limited to:

• Discrimination and harassment
• Disciplinary procedures and grievances
• Dispute resolution
• ACAS and early reconciliation
• Redundancy
• Flexible working hours
• Terms and contracts of employment

Knowledge & Experience

• Managing own caseload of Respondent and Applicant work from start to finish
• Representation at Tribunal, including advocacy
• Considering settlement options in clients' best interests, assessing quantum based on legislation and case law
• Managing client work efficiently, complying with procedures, deadlines, and standards
• Exploring funding options like CFA, DBA, private retainers, insurance, and trade union funding
• Ensuring payment for work is secured before starting and bills are settled promptly
• Adhering to Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct
• Keeping clients updated through written and oral communication, recorded on case management systems
• Building relationships with external institutions and developing new ones to grow the department
• Participating in training and self-development, including at least 16 hours of CPD annually
• Supporting practice promotion and embodying its ethos
• Performing additional duties as required by Directors

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' experience in employment law (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of employment law principles, procedures, and legislation
• Proven ability to handle complex employment law cases professionally and sensitively
• Excellent client management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good time management
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays