Senior Employment Litigator

Direct Line Group; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Litigator for a 12-month contract. You will manage employment claims, provide legal advice, and supervise other lawyers. The role offers hybrid working options and excellent benefits, including performance bonuses and employee discounts. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of employment law.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus

Health and dental options

Generous holidays

Employee discounts

EV car scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in handling a caseload of employment claims.
• Deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure.
• Experience with Legal Expenses Insurance claims is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of employment claims.
• Provide clear legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Supervise and support other employment lawyers.

Skills

Handling employment claims

Clear legal advice

Risk assessment

Leadership and team supervision

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Relevant paralegal experience

Job description

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DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Litigator to join our dynamic law firm on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment basis.

The role

The role involves handling a complex caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity. You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while promptly progressing claims in a timely manner. The whole process will be done in line with the terms of the client's legal expenses insurance policy. You will also supervise other employment lawyers within the team, providing support and guidance throughout the litigation process.

What will you be doing

You will act for clients on a full range of employment disputes, handle conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.

You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, handle clients' expectations, and explain decisions and steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly.

You will deliver a professional service to clients by providing timely and accurate advice, as well as managing their expectations.

You will apply a consistent approach to assessing the legal merits of claims.

Your responsibility will be to record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records.

You will identify and own the risks involved in running our business, in line with the relevant risk framework and in compliance with all DLG Legal Services policies, procedures, and the SRA Code of Conduct at all times.

You will lead your learning & development needs and opportunities for self-progression.

You will work together with colleagues to build relationships with other departments and suppliers. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert to your peers.

You will support the strategic development of department standard methodology, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

Who are we looking for

You will need to have at least 3 years of experience handling a caseload of employment claims.

You will either need to be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or a Paralegal with relevant experience.

A deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is essential.

Experience dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would be desirable but not essential.

Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri), working hours 9am-5pm

Location: Bristol (BS1 6JS), Leeds (LS1 4AZ), or Bromley (BR1 1DP)

Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days from the office, 3 days from home)

Working hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

We offer excellent benefits, including up to 10% annual performance-based bonus, discounts on insurance, health and dental options, EV car scheme, generous holidays, share schemes, employee discounts, and more.

Ways of Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with colleagues spending at least 2 days a week in the office, depending on role and team.

We support our people to work at their best, offering flexibility and work-life balance. Our benefits reflect our commitment to recognising who you are and your lifestyle.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers. We embrace different working styles and support adjustments during our recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please contact our recruitment team.