Legal Administrator

Birketts LLP; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Employment Specialist Lawyer to join their team. The role involves managing volume employment tribunal litigation, particularly focusing on unfair dismissal and discrimination cases. Candidates should have at least 2 years of post-qualified experience in employment law, demonstrating both team collaboration and the ability to handle tight deadlines. This position promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 PQE with general employment experience, particularly in tribunal matters.
• At least 2 years post-qualified experience in collective and individual redundancy processes.
• Experience in managing a high volume of matters with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake volume litigation focusing on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
• Collaborate as part of a team while encouraging independence among team members.
• Develop client relationships and deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Employment tribunal experience

Technology awareness

Expert drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills

Leadership

Education

Good academic record, degree or equivalent

Job description

Employment Specialist Lawyer – Employment Litigation

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen, due to expansion and growth for a motivated and experienced lawyer to join our team of employment specialists to work in innovative ways for a small group of key clients. This would be an ideal role for candidates with employment tribunal experience. Our clients have entrusted Dentons to deliver part of their employment requirements and further enhance their longstanding relationships. The work, which involves management of volume employment tribunal litigation, will undoubtedly be exciting and engaging. We are building a diverse team to support this work, which will work alongside our Band 1 ranked Employment team as well as the clients' in‑house legal function.

• Undertaking volume litigation predominantly consisting of unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
• Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for some key requirements and transactions for this client, giving you direct responsibility for core and high‑profile aspects.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.
• Support more junior team members and demonstrate best practice in effectively handling litigation.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, delivering high‑quality focused services to our clients.

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Qualifications & Requirements – Employment Lawyer

• Minimum of 2 PQE at all levels with general employment experience, particularly in employment tribunal matters.
• Good academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of post‑qualified experience working on employment tribunal matters with a solid grounding in collective and individual redundancy processes, unfair dismissal and all aspects of discrimination.
• Experience in a wide remit of work, with exposure to employment tribunals.
• Experience working with volume litigation is a valuable asset.
• Must handle a high volume of matters and tight deadlines.
• Technology awareness and expert drafting skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Experience supervising more junior lawyers, paralegals, trainees, or apprentices is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to exemplary client service.
• Great problem‑solving and policy‑making skills, coupled with business awareness.
• Demonstrate initiative and influence.
• Leadership and sociability.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and balance responsibilities, particularly when working in a time‑sensitive setting and tight deadlines.
• A methodical approach to work with a specific focus on accuracy.