Role Overview
We are delighted to be working with a leading local practice who are looking to add to their employment team, this role will be focusing entirely on claimant work. The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of employment law matters, working closely with trade union members and providing high-quality legal support. This role involves representation in the Employment Tribunal, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, unlawful deductions, whistleblowing, equal pay, and holiday pay cases.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management:
Manage a caseload of employment law cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, ensuring all cases are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines.
Client Representation:
Act as an advocate for clients in the Employment Tribunal, including conducting case management preliminary hearings (CMPHs) and liaising with counsel for more complex hearings.
Trade Union Liaison:
Collaborate closely with trade union representatives to ensure comprehensive client support and legal advice aligned with union objectives.
Legal Research and Advice:
Provide clear, accurate legal advice to clients on a wide range of employment issues, and conduct relevant legal research as necessary.
Documentation and Preparation:
Prepare, draft, and review relevant legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings, and submissions to the Tribunal.
Multi-Claimant Cases:
Handle and support multi-claimant cases, particularly in relation to holiday pay and equal pay, coordinating across large groups of clients to manage complex claims.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Qualified Solicitor
in England and Wales with demonstrable experience in employment law (PQE level flexible; salary dependent on experience).
Tribunal Experience:
Previous experience representing clients in Employment Tribunal hearings, CMPHs, or working alongside counsel at hearings is highly desirable.
Claimant-Focused Background:
Proven experience in claimant employment law cases, with a particular focus on discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims.
Knowledge of Trade Union Work:
Familiarity with union-led cases or experience working with trade unions is beneficial but not essential.
Strong Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients, union representatives, and tribunal officials.
Organisational Skills:
Capable of handling a busy caseload effectively, meeting deadlines, and prioritising tasks.
Benefits
Flexible Working:
Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.
Supportive Environment:
Collaborative work culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Impactful Work:
Play a vital role in advocating for employee rights and supporting trade union members in meaningful employment cases.
Reach out to Ross Winning for the full details.
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Key Responsibilities
Case Management:
Manage a caseload of employment law cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, ensuring all cases are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines.
Client Representation:
Act as an advocate for clients in the Employment Tribunal, including conducting case management preliminary hearings (CMPHs) and liaising with counsel for more complex hearings.
Trade Union Liaison:
Collaborate closely with trade union representatives to ensure comprehensive client support and legal advice aligned with union objectives.
Legal Research and Advice:
Provide clear, accurate legal advice to clients on a wide range of employment issues, and conduct relevant legal research as necessary.
Documentation and Preparation:
Prepare, draft, and review relevant legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings, and submissions to the Tribunal.
Multi-Claimant Cases:
Handle and support multi-claimant cases, particularly in relation to holiday pay and equal pay, coordinating across large groups of clients to manage complex claims.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Qualified Solicitor
in England and Wales with demonstrable experience in employment law (PQE level flexible; salary dependent on experience).
Tribunal Experience:
Previous experience representing clients in Employment Tribunal hearings, CMPHs, or working alongside counsel at hearings is highly desirable.
Claimant-Focused Background:
Proven experience in claimant employment law cases, with a particular focus on discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims.
Knowledge of Trade Union Work:
Familiarity with union-led cases or experience working with trade unions is beneficial but not essential.
Strong Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients, union representatives, and tribunal officials.
Organisational Skills:
Capable of handling a busy caseload effectively, meeting deadlines, and prioritising tasks.
Benefits
Flexible Working:
Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.
Supportive Environment:
Collaborative work culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Impactful Work:
Play a vital role in advocating for employee rights and supporting trade union members in meaningful employment cases.
Reach out to Ross Winning for the full details.
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