Employment Rights Solicitor

CRA Consulting are working in partnership with Thompsons Solicitors. Thompson's have nearly 100 years' experience of successfully representing clients of injury and mistreatment and have the privilege of working with and supporting the Trade Union Movement.

By providing an inclusive environment, they ensure that individually and collectively they flourish to be the best they can be. They are recognised as one of the UK's leading teams by credible directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as well as being highly recommended in The Times' Best Law Firms 2019. Thompson's pride themselves on being "the most experienced trade union, claimant and employment rights law firm in the UK", having a friendly working environment and excellent work/life balance.

The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Solicitor to join the team of dedicated professionals in the Birmingham or Nottingham offices to run a varied caseload of litigated and non-litigated Employment Rights cases. You will have the opportunity to manage employment advice and/or representation matters, such as, unfair dismissals, wage claims and settlement agreements claims, as well as a proportion of complicated matters (e. discrimination/TUPE).

With a passion for blending your technical expertise with your outstanding communication and client care skills, you will take pride in delivering a first class service to our clients. Having the confidence and ability to take appropriate daily decisions on cases to ensure swift progression will be key to your success. To ensure you thrive in the role, they will provide you with structured supervision, coaching and training as well as a nurturing environment, where you can grow and shape your career.

The role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Rights Lawyer who has at least 2 years' experience conducting and managing Employment Rights cases. As an admitted solicitor or legal executive, you will be assessing and advising on the prospects of success and value of Employment Tribunal claims that come in through the dedicated Employment Advice Line. You will therefore have excellent knowledge of Employment Tribunal rules of procedure as well as the litigation process. The role requires excellent prioritisation and time management skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail to enable you to construct clear and effective arguments, yielding the best result for the clients. You will need to show empathy and understanding, providing a professional legal service with a personal touch.

Benefits
Thompson's recognise and reward high performance, with competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including:

Structured pay scales
Car allowance of £4,000 (pro-rata)
Contributory pension scheme
Permanent health insurance
Life assurance
25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Organised sports and social club
Annual travel and parking loans
Financial assistance for professional development