Employment Solicitor

Belonge Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Monthly payments for completed work

Job summary

Belonge is seeking a remote, self-employed employment solicitor to advise clients via video consultations. The role focuses on providing Case Assessments, Legal Coaching and written advice, without representing clients in Employment Tribunals.

You will review documents, manage deadlines, and maintain detailed records in the Belonge platform. The successful candidate will be admitted in England & Wales, hold a current SRA practising certificate, and have experience in employment law including

Qualifications

• Admitted solicitor in England and Wales with SRA practising certificate.
• Experience in employment law and ET proceedings.
• Freelancer with professional indemnity insurance.
• Strong written English and ability to explain legal issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one hour Case Assessments on Microsoft Teams, reviewing client case summaries in advance.
• Assess potential claims, merits and applicable time limits.
• Prepare written reports with findings and recommended actions within 24 hours of the consultation.
• Deliver Legal Coaching to prepare clients for grievances, disciplinary, appeal and ET hearings.
• Review settlement agreements, COT3s and ET1/ET3 documents and advise on terms.
• Identify urgent deadlines and inform client and Belonge.
• Keep accurate records of advice in the Belonge case system.

Skills

Case assessment

Legal coaching

Written advice

Client communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor of England and Wales

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Case management system

Job description

An independent employment solicitor to advise Belonge clients on workplace issues by video consultation. Remote, self employed.

Belonge advises employees and litigants in person on workplace issues and prepares them for meetings, settlement discussions and Employment Tribunal proceedings. You will deliver Case Assessments and Legal Coaching by video, review documents and give written advice. Belonge does not represent clients at the Employment Tribunal, and the role does not include conducting litigation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct one hour Case Assessments on Microsoft Teams, having reviewed the client's case summary and documents beforehand
• Assess potential claims, their merits and the time limits that apply
• Prepare written reports with findings and recommended actions within 24 hours of the consultation
• Deliver Legal Coaching to prepare clients for grievance, disciplinary, appeal and Employment Tribunal hearings
• Review settlement agreements, COT3 agreements and ET1 and ET3 documents, and advise on their terms
• Identify urgent deadlines and raise them with the client and Belonge without delay
• Keep accurate records of advice in the Belonge case system

Requirements

• Admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• A current SRA practising certificate and your SRA ID
• Experience advising on employment law, including unfair dismissal, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 and Employment Tribunal procedure
• Professional indemnity insurance in your name that meets SRA requirements for freelance solicitors
• Clear written English and the ability to explain legal issues in plain termsA reliable internet connection and a private space for confidential consultations

What we offer

• Remote work with flexible hours
• Monthly payment for work completed
• Client bookings, payments and documents handled through the Belonge platform

Equal opportunities

Belonge welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people. Every application is assessed on the qualifications and experience the role requires.

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