Newly Qualified Solicitor Employment

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Norwich is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their Employment Team. The role involves advising clients on employment law matters, defending tribunal claims, and managing client relationships. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to contribute to a growing team and advance their legal career.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle straightforward legal transactions.
• Strong judgement with varying levels of supervision.
• Experience in applying relevant legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters.
• Defend tribunal claims and participate in hearings.
• Draft documents for clients including contracts.

Skills

Legal principles application

Client relationship management

Employment law knowledge

Drafting legal documents

Job description

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Full time, Permanent Norwich • Competitive • Ref No: IPRS7311

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 participating in all stages of the tribunal process, including preparing grounds of resistance, disclosure, drafting witness statements, advising on merits and attending tribunal hearings.
• 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 on those developments.
• Advising and assisting clients in relation to their employment law matters, ensuring a high level of client service and alignment with the client’s aims (subject to professional and regulatory requirements).
• Managing client relationships and 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 require 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 high-quality work.

Applications

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 immediately. If your skills and experience match this role or any other vacancy, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

How to apply

Submit your CV. One of our Consultants will contact you.