Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an Employment Solicitor with NQ-3 years' PQE to enhance their Employment Law team. The role involves managing diverse employment matters, advising clients on unfair dismissal, discrimination, and wage claims while drafting legal documents. This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, ideal for professionals eager to develop their expertise in employment law.

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong client care skills with clear communication of complex legal issues.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of employment law matters from instruction to resolution.
• Advise on issues like unfair dismissal, discrimination, and wage claims.
• Draft ET1/ET3 forms, witness statements, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NQ-3 years' PQE in Employment Law

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (NQ- 3 Years' PQE) to join a highly regarded and growing Employment Law team based in Leeds city centre. This position offers the chance to manage quality claimant-focused work, develop hands-on experience across all stages of employment matters, and progress your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and support a varied caseload of employment law matters, from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advise clients on a wide range of issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and wage claims.
• Draft and prepare ET1 / ET3 forms, witness statements, correspondence, contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in preparing cases for Employment Tribunal hearings and conduct legal research where required.
• Work closely with senior lawyers while taking increasing responsibility for your own files.
• Manage billing, file management and administrative tasks in line with office procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• NQ-3 years' PQE in Employment
• Strong client care skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way.
• Excellent drafting, written communication, and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to quickly learn internal systems and processes.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and handle pressure.

If you have a passion for employment law and the ambition to build your career within a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Danica Whiting for more information or to apply.

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