Employment Solicitor (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking an Employment Solicitor on a hybrid basis in Leeds. The role involves drafting, advising, and conducting legal research, alongside attendance at Court and coordination with clients. This full-time temporary position offers competitive rates and requires a qualified Solicitor experienced in employment law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in employment law.
• Strong communication skills for client engagement.
• Ability to draft complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise and advise on complex legal documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice.
• Attend Court and represent clients as necessary.

Skills

Legal documentation

Legal research

Client liaison

Advocacy

Education

Law degree and qualification as a Solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Employment Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Leeds, £50ph

PAYE – Reference: 000A 202B / 1

• Draft, revise, and advise on complex legal documentation concerning legal issues across the Client.
• Attend throughout to relevant documentation, procedures, and all arising matters.
• Conduct legal and related research.
• Provide written and oral advice.
• Draft and negotiate documents, including tribunal proceedings and other necessary documentation.
• Conduct investigatory and preparatory work to ensure effective presentation of cases to Court.
• Undertake advocacy on cases where appropriate.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to cover Tribunal commitments and other work as required.
• Brief Counsel where appropriate, including preparation for inquiries or other proceedings.
• Attend Court with Counsel as instructing representative if required.
• Liaise with clients and other affected services, coordinating input and advising on legal strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Maintain personal case load information, case progress data, including time recording and job costing.
• Prioritize case load and monitor work progress using case management systems.
• Assist in maintaining high quality, speed, and efficiency in legal service delivery.
• Participate in required training.
• Abide by the Client’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety Policy.
• This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All roles may require pre-employment checks, including references. Please be prepared.

Due to high CV volumes, not all unsuccessful applications will be responded to, but you will be contacted if your CV progresses to the next stage.

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