Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a demonstrated understanding of relevant laws and regulations, particularly employment rights.
Have a minimum of two years’ experience handling a full caseload, including direct client contact and litigation.
Evaluate the likelihood of success and value of Employment Tribunal claims, and calculate special damages and other financial aspects.
Work efficiently and accurately within tight timelines, with clear verbal and written communication, strong drafting and advocacy abilities, and effective case-file organisation and management.
Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word and knowledgeable about electronic case management systems.
Empathise with clients, maintain positive relationships, collaborate effectively as part of a team, and be willing to provide informal guidance to junior staff when required.
Responsibilities
Manage a full caseload, providing advice and representation on a range of employment matters.
Handle matters including unfair dismissal and complex discrimination cases, and navigate Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal rules, evidence, and litigation processes.
Join our dynamic team in London, as a Lawyer specialising in Employment Rights.
In this role, you'll manage a full caseload, providing expert advice and representation on a range of employment matters. From unfair dismissal to complex discrimination cases, you'll navigate Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) rules, evidence, and litigation processes effectively.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a demonstrated understanding of relevant laws and regulations, particularly within employment rights. . A strong capability to evaluate the likelihood of success and the value of ET claims is essential, as is the skill to calculate special damages and other financial aspects.
As well as the ability to work efficiently and accurately within tight timelines, maintaining clear verbal and written communication, including strong drafting and advocacy abilities are essential. Competency in organising and managing case files efficiently is vital, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, and knowledge of electronic case management systems.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience handling a full caseload, including direct client contact and litigation. An ability to empathise with clients and maintain positive relationships is key, along with a collaborative mindset and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
The role also calls for a willingness to provide informal guidance to junior staff when required.