Newly Qualified Solicitor Employment

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking a NEWLY QUALIFIED SOLICITOR to join their Employment Team. This role involves advising clients on employment law, defending Tribunal claims, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have 0-5 years PQE and demonstrate a commitment to providing a high level of client service. The position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters, including settlements.
• Defend Tribunal claims and attend hearings.
• Draft and review contracts of employment and policies.
• Keep updated with employment law developments.
• Undertake business development activities.

Skills

Client advising in employment law

Drafting legal documents

Tribunal claims defense

Legal compliance

Business development

Education

0-5 years PQE in Employment Law

Job description

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Overview

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a NEWLY QUALIFIED SOLICITOR to join their Employment Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and enthusiasm to further their career, build strong client relationships and help to grow the team.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients in relation to their employment law matters, including Claimants on settlement agreements;
• Defending Tribunal claims on behalf of clients and being involved in all stages of the Tribunal process, including preparing Grounds of Resistance, disclosure, drafting witness statements, advising on merits and attending Tribunal hearings on behalf of clients;
• Drafting documents for clients, including contracts of employment and reviewing and advising on policies and procedures;
• Keeping up to date with employment law developments and preparing updates and training clients in relation to those developments;
• Advising and assisting clients in relation to their employment law matters, ensuring a high level of client service is maintained at all times and that the client’s aims are met (subject to professional and regulatory requirements);
• Managing the client relationship
• Undertaking business development activities
• Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Updating and consulting with Senior Associates and Partners

Requirements

• Ability to deal with straightforward transactions, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems
• Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
• Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
• Uses experience to check the information provided
• Goes the extra mile and produces good quality work

Application details: Applications accepted for Employment Law candidates ranging from 0-5 years PQE.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

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