Senior Employment Solicitor/Associate
£60,000-£65,000
Preston
 
We are looking for a senior Employment Solicitor to join this very well-established firm in Preston. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to progress their career and bring their experience and knowledge in to a collaborative and professional team.
 
While the role demands the fast pace, customer focus, and high standards of a law firm, it also ensures a sustainable work-life balance, reflecting the regional area it serves.
 
Responsibilities:

• Representation at internal client hearings such as disciplinaries, dismissals, grievances, appeals and conducting investigations;
• Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
• Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
• Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
• Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
• Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors, Caseworkers and Paralegals – to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
• Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Associate’s management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;

Requirements:

• qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with minimum 5 years PQE;
• previous experience working within the Employment legal sector is essential;
• desire to conduct advocacy in Courts or Tribunals is essential including ability and willingness to travel throughout England;
• good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct;
• proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets;
• strong presentation and client handling skills and be commercially astute;
• good knowledge of IT systems, including, Word, Outlook and case management systems

To apply for this position, please contact: alex@achieveprofessionals.com