Employment Law – Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will be an Associate in Weightmans’ HR Rely Team, handling a mixed caseload of employment matters and providing HR employment law advice to a diverse client base. You will advocate at Employment Tribunals and support colleagues with caseloads while contributing to business development and client reporting. The position offers exposure to high-profile employers and a path to developing expertise in employment law within a leading firm. You will work within SLAs and the firm’s values to deliver impactful, timely advice and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment work
• Provide HR employment law advice to clients
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals
• Assist team members with caseloads
• Draft letters, emails, documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports
• Draft articles and legal updates
• Assist with business development including training and networking
• Produce monthly and ad-hoc client management information reports
• Work with client and internal SLAs
• Align with Weightmans’ values and procedures
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

Key requirements

• 3-6 YR Qualified Solicitor
• Excellent team work skills
• Strong academics and technical knowledge
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

• teamwork
• communication
• time management
• IT skills
• typing skills
• legal drafting

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