Employment Solicitor

CRA Consulting; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency seeks an Employment Solicitor with up to 2 years of post-qualification experience. This remote working role involves managing a caseload of employment law matters, advising on legal issues, and drafting documentation. The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working hours, private healthcare, and 25 days of holiday. Ideal for skilled legal professionals eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare insurance

Retail discounts

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in handling claimant and respondent employment law cases.
• Ability to provide expert legal advice on diverse employment law issues.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of claimant and respondent employment law matters.
• Provide legal advice across a wide range of employment law issues.
• Handle early conciliation and tribunal preparation.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal documentation drafting

Strong communication skills

Client counseling

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE)

Job description

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE)

Location: Remote Working

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 salary range (negotiable)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of mainly claimant & some respondent employment law matters
• Providing expert legal advice across a wide range of employment law issues
• Handling early conciliation, tribunal preparation and representation
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
• Conducting investigations and taking statements
• Qualifying claims and assessing merits
• Advising and assisting with settlement agreements
• Occasional representation or support with court hearings & tribunals

Employee Benefits Package

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Remote or hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Private healthcare insurance
• Retail discounts

About the Organisation

CRA Legal are recruiting for an Employment Solicitor. Our client, a reputable non-for-profit organisation, are looking for a dedicated legal professional with previous employment law experience gained as a solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career in an organisation that values their people.

About CRA Consulting

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting website.

How to Apply

• If this Employment Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page.

Additional Information

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Employment Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process, we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.