Interim Employment Lawyer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven membership organisation in Manchester is seeking an Employment Law professional to provide exceptional legal support to its members. The role involves delivering advice on employment and industrial law, representing members during Employment Tribunal hearings, and overseeing Employment Law Legal Advisors' work. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, and experience in Tribunal cases is preferred. This position offers a chance to advocate for fair working conditions and actively support employees.

Qualifications

• Experience advising and representing individuals in Employment Tribunal cases.
• Ability to prioritise a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Experience in delivering professional advice in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional advice and representation in employment law matters.
• Prepare and manage employment law casework.
• Represent members at Employment Tribunal hearings.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Confident IT skills

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor status or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a long-established, values-driven membership organisation committed to improving the working lives of employees.

This organisation is focused on securing fair treatment, equality, better working conditions, and support for its members through effective representation.

Your new role

In this key position within the Employment Law team, you will provide high quality legal support to members, workplace representatives, and internal officials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering professional advice and representation in employment and industrial law matters.
• Preparing and managing employment law casework.
• Representing members at Employment Tribunal hearings, including undertaking advocacy.
• Overseeing and supporting the work of Employment Law Legal Advisors.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Employment Solicitor status (desirable but not essential), or equivalent practical experience in employment law and Employment Tribunal work.
• Experience advising and representing individuals in Employment Tribunal cases, including advocacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Confident IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

What you need to do now

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