Solicitor

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool seeks an Associate to manage a mixed caseload of employment law, conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals, and provide HR advice. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, excellent teamwork, and time management skills. This full-time position demands strong academic background and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional legal services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior employment experience is essential.
• Advocacy experience would be preferable or a keen interest in developing advocacy skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong academics and technical knowledge.
• Excellent IT and typing skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment work, including advocacy.
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals.
• Draft letters, e-mails, documents, and tribunal responses.
• Draft articles and legal updates.
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking.
• Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Organisational skills

Typing skills

Education

1-3 years PQE

Strong academics

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment work, including advocacy, and provide HR employment law advice to key clients.
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals (including full merits hearings).
• Assist other members of the team with their caseloads as appropriate.
• Draft and prepare letters, e‑mails, documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports.
• Draft articles and legal updates.
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking.
• Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs.
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values and procedures.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.

About You

• 1-3 years PQE.
• Prior employment experience is essential.
• Advocacy experience would be preferable or a keen interest in developing advocacy skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong academics and technical knowledge.
• Excellent IT and typing skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice