Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor - 3 years PQE

Liverpool

The firm I am working with have an opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to work in their Liverpool office. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to lead the development of the department.

I am looking for qualified solicitors who have upwards of 3 years' PQE or more gained in employment based proceedings in court, appeals and tribunals. Experience should be both claimant and respondent focused and ideally should include contentious, advisory and corporate support, as well a non contentious experience including TUPE to support the Commercial team. The successful candidate must have an energetic personality, be comfortable in a client facing role with a passion to grow the department, with experience of hands on involvement in developing colleagues an advantage.

Job Function/Description (the list is not exhaustive)

To manage caseload efficiently with minimal supervision and to process all tasks as delegated to you
To progress cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients
Action all cases in line with practice standards and protocols
Use of the case management system wherever appropriate to maximise cost efficiency
Utilise negotiation and communication skills to proactively settle/assist in the settlement of cases to the satisfaction of the client whilst further developing client base and departmental profile
Analyse risk and utilise commercial knowledge and understanding to develop sound judgement in order to justify decisions in the management of cases
Prioritise and organise work efficiently and effectively to ensure deadlines are met
Understand the role in the context of the practice and proactively seek to increase contribution via the allocation of work
Work flexibly in adjusting to changes in priority of workload as dictated by the practice
Interpret financial information to monitor your own performance against agreed targets ensuring there's an ability to explain any differential
Pro-actively support the ongoing development of department colleagues

Skills

Essential previous experience of claimant and respondent contentious and non-contentious work, advisory and corporate support.
Evidenced experience of proceedings in court, appeals and tribunals, TUPE, drafting contracts and handbooks.
Previous operational experience of Proclaim an advantage with good operational IT skills
To work closely with the Commercial team in terms of business development and cross referrals
Knowledge and understanding of Regulation
High level proficiency in written and spoken English, including a confident telephone manner
Good team spirit with flexibility and passion to achieve quality, continually develop and improve efficiency.

For More information please contact Leanne @ Clayton Legal