Employment Solicitor NQ - 2 Years
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 2 Feb 2019
- Reference
- 34252
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- Practice area
- Employment
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Newly qualified, 1 year, 2 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Employment Solicitor - NQ to 2 Years
Newcastle
Salary Negotiable
My client is a leading law with who are Legal 500 recognised, they have a fantastic reputation for taking a pragmatic and straight-talking approach. They are seeking top talent to join and be part of their continuing success. We are assisting in the recruitment of an Employment Solicitor.
The Role;
As an Employment Solicitor you will be given responsibility to work on non-contentious employment matters such as preparing and drafting new contracts and policies and providing corporate support as well as advising clients on a wide range of employment / HR related matters and, at the same time, be required to work with the Partner and/or Associate on contentious matters on behalf of Respondents and Claimants
Job Specifics:
- Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm's risk and quality management procedures (including but not limiting to Lexcel); and the work should be of a standard that produces referrals/ repeat business.
- Meet financial targets by ensuring accurate time recording; and this includes learning to provide (with Partner and Associate input/ supervision):
- Accurate and realistic fee estimates;
- Timely billing/cash collection; and
- Work effectively to maximise financial performance
- Assist in complex and large-scale projects.
- Work on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
The candidate;
You will be a Employment Solicitor who is either Newly Qualified or up to 2 years PQE, you will be an effective team player and will demonstrate excellent client can internal communication skills, we well as the ability to build and maintain client relationships. ideally you will have experience using case management systems.
If this is a role that sounds of interest to you, please send your CV across to Simon at Clayton Legal on the link provided or alternatively call Clayton Legal to enquire about other opportunities. Please ensure before applying you have the prerequisite experience outlined above.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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