NQ Employment Solicitor – West Sussex

Origin Legal; Essex, Cambridge, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded regional law firm in Essex is seeking a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor to support its Employment team across various matters. The role involves managing employment issues, liaising with clients, and preparing legal documents under supervision. This position offers structured training and a supportive culture for career development in employment law.

Benefits

Structured supervision

High-quality training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of employment law principles required.
• Ability to draft legal documentation under supervision.
• Strong communication skills for client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing employment matters and ET cases.
• Liaise with clients and Employment Tribunal professionally.
• Support preparation for hearings and client meetings.
• Conduct legal research and maintain case files.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor to provide comprehensive support to the Employment team across a wide range of matters. The successful candidate will assist with both contentious and non-contentious employment work and will work under the supervision of senior solicitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the management of general employment matters and Employment Tribunal (ET) cases.
• Liaising professionally with clients, opposing parties, and the Employment Tribunal.
• Supporting the preparation for hearings, conferences, and client meetings.
• Undertaking document and bundle preparation in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Conducting legal research and ensuring accurate maintenance of case files within the firm’s case management system.
• Drafting legal documentation, including settlement agreements, contracts of employment, and ET3 responses, under appropriate supervision.

This position offers structured supervision, high-quality training, and the opportunity to develop strong expertise in all aspects of employment law.

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