Solicitor-Employment LEI

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Tribunal Lawyer to join their dynamic Leeds team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in contentious work, focusing on varied Tribunal cases funded by Legal Expenses Insurance. You'll gain hands-on experience from the start, managing your own cases while receiving support from senior colleagues. The position emphasizes professional growth through a comprehensive training program, ensuring you deepen your expertise in employment litigation. With a commitment to diversity and well-being, this firm fosters an inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Well-being initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE, experienced Legal Executives considered.
• Experience in Employment Tribunal cases for both Claimants and Respondents.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own cases with support from senior team members.
• Participate in all stages of Employment Tribunal work.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Case Management

Discrimination Law

Whistleblowing Claims

Education

Legal Qualification (1-4 years PQE)

Job description

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Employment Tribunal Lawyer - Leeds

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the Leeds team, focusing on contentious Employment Tribunal work, mainly Tribunal cases funded by Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI).

LEI is a dedicated area within our Leeds team, offering close collaboration with colleagues engaged in similar work and integration into the wider Leeds and Northern teams. The cases are varied, including Claimant and Respondent claims, some of high value. This busy role provides ample opportunities to develop your skills, deepen your expertise in employment litigation, and contribute significantly to this dynamic area.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Gaining hands-on experience from the start.
2. Participating in all stages of Employment Tribunal work, such as merits assessments, witness statements, document bundles, and hearing preparations.
3. Managing your own cases with support from senior LEI team members.
4. Accessing junior support for case management tasks.
5. Engaging with challenging and complex cases, including discrimination, whistleblowing, and status claims.
6. Participating in a comprehensive training program overseen by our award-winning Employment Law Practice Support team, including monthly legal updates and technical training tailored for solicitors under 5 years PQE.

About You

• 1-4 years PQE; experienced Legal Executives will also be considered.
• Experience representing Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunals.
• Enthusiasm for contentious work and interest in both respondent and claimant roles.
• Commercial mindset with innovative thinking.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varied workload.
• Experience mentoring paralegals and legal assistants.
• Experience with legal expenses insurance-funded work or volume litigation is desirable but not essential.

Our Benefits - What We Offer

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Generous, flexible pension schemes.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Westfield Health membership for medical services, including Aviva Digital GP.
• Well-being initiatives and flexible working options to support mental health and work-life balance.
• Recognition in the 2024 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community engagement, and environmental sustainability, fostering a workplace where all colleagues can thrive.