Employment Solicitor

3 months ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors Full time


Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UKand further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching backover 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has beenrecognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate aboutempowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue theirambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouragingthem to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the lawfirm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our familyculture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented aTalent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty tosource, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would liketo be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d bedelighted to hear from you. 

Are you interested in joining our committedteam and making a meaningful difference by advocating for the rights ofemployees dealing with workplace difficulties?

 

We are looking to recruit a full time EmploymentSolicitor to join our esteemed law firm at our Darlington office. As aClaimant Employment Solicitor, you will handle a wide range of employment lawcases, advocating for the rights of individuals facing workplace relatedissues.

 

Below are some but not limited to; ouremployment case matters:


·              Discrimination andharassment

·              Disciplinaryprocedures and grievances

·              Unfair dismissal

·              Discrimination

·              Employment tribunalclaims - advocacy skills desirable

·              Settlement agreements

·              Restrictive covenants

·              TUPE matters

·              Dispute resolution

·              ACAS and earlyreconciliation

·              Redundancy

·              Restructures

·              Dismissal

·              Staff handbooks

·              Equal pay rights

·              Flexible working hours

·              Data Protection

·              Terms and contracts ofemployment

·              Maternity/paternityrights

 

Knowledge & Experience

  •  Responsibility formanagement of own caseload of both Respondent and Applicant work fromcommencement to conclusion
  • Representation atTribunal including advocacy services
  • Consideration ofsettlement options in the client’s best interests; taking into considerationthe client’s circumstances and assessments of quantum following review oflegislation and developing case law
  • To manage all clientwork expeditiously and in accordance with detailed procedures and qualitystandards contained in the practice’s office manual. This includes allocatingwork to yourself and others where necessary; complying with ACAS deadlines;Tribunal Limitations and any other relevant time limits for matters includingdiscrimination; Equality Act; Stress at work (personal injury).
  • To consider variousfunding options with clients, including (but not limited to) CFA;s DBA’s;Private retainers; insurance policies; trade union funding.
  • Ensure that paymentfor work on account is obtained before commencement of work (in appropriatecases) and bills for professional charges settled within a reasonable timeframe (usually 28 days).
  • To comply with theSolicitors’ Accounts Rules and the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct 2007.
  • To keep clients fullyup-to-date in both oral and written communications which are to becontemporaneously recorded on the electronic case management system. Toaccurately record attendances and preparation notes
  • To ensure good workingrelationships with external institutions and organisations and to develop newworking relationships to grow and expand the department to generate increasedrevenue.
  • To undertake anyspecific training when required to do so and take responsibility for ownself-development - this includes at least 16 hours of Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment to be recorded for annual review.
  • In conjunction withthe practice, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA andto assist with in-house training as may be required.
  • In liaison with Headof Department and other directors, to be active in promoting the services ofthe practice and its image and ethos.
  • To carry out any otherduties and responsibilities that may be required by the Directors.

Requirements

  •  Qualified Solicitor with 2 years of experiencein this field would be desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law principles,procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Proven Track record of handling complexemployment law cases with professionalism and sensitivity.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal andwritten.
  • Exceptional client management and negotiationabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of ateam, with strong time management skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining clientconfidentiality and ethical standards.

 What we will offer in return

  •  Competitive Salarydepending on experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • 33 days annualleave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Discretionary annualbonus scheme
  • Professionalmembership payments
  • Professionaldevelopment
  • Employeereferral scheme

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