Employment Solicitor, Leeds
- Recruiter
- Clayton Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £30000 - £40000 per annum + Car Parking
- Posted
- 14 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 12 Dec 2016
- Ref
- CMS026128'2002
- Contact
- Nat Tolan Smith
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Employment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a Leeds based firm, is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join their well established department.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience dealing with both Claimant and Defendant Employment matters. Attention to detail and good organisation are essential skills for this role, as well as having a good attitude towards client care. You will be working alone and with a small junior team at points.
The duties for this role will include;
- Drafting ET3 submissions
- Taking and drafting witness statements
- Analysing and evaluating evidence of cases
- Deciding upon which strategy to take
- Conducting pre-hearing reviews
- Appearance at employment tribunals (if required)
- Providing clients with advice in relation to day to day employment law matters via phone, email and face to face
- Review of contracts and policies and procedures for clients
- Providing employment support on corporate transactions when necessary
-Advising clients on termination of employment
- Drafting and advising on settlement agreements
- Delivering training to clients and internally, on employment law issues
- Supervising the work of more junior team members including trainees on training contracts
- Assisting in implementing the department¿s business development strategy
For the right candidate my client is offering the following a highly competitive base salary + an excellent bonus scheme as well as an opportunity for genuine career progression with an expanding and well regarded firm with a high standard of care for their employees.This role would be a perfect step for an experienced Solicitor.