Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor focuses on provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients.

What the role involves

• Provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients.
• Effectively manage an individual caseload (with supervision where appropriate).
• A general understanding of potential pension implications.
• To prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, principally on behalf of Respondents including carrying out advocacy prior to final hearing.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintaining your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.

Skills and requirements

• A qualified Solicitor, with experience of running own caseload.
• Previous experience handling own caseload and ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• IT literate including Office 2010.

Confirmed role details

• Life assurance (4 x salary).
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays).

Candidate fit

• Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.

Additional role context

• Will be based in our Leeds office with hybrid working available.
• Opportunity to further develop skills and experience across our highly regarded Employment Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.