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Employment Solicitor - 5-10 PQE (Preston or Manchester)

Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Harrison Drury & Co

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom, PR0 2

Job Description

The Role

Liaison with and attendance on clients
Analysis of case and production of advice and guidance as appropriate to the client
Timely acknowledgement of and progression of client calls and queries
Engagement with other parties involved in matters ensuring precise communication
Management of own cases as appropriate and in accordance with compliance and procedural requirements
Completion of tasks as allocated by senior fee earners on larger and more complex matters in a timely manner
Delegation of work as appropriate to, and supervision of, junior fee earners
Liaison with the Administration team members, ensuring comprehensive task completion in line with team practices and any Court / Tribunal deadlines
Attendance at Court / Tribunal
Liaison with Counsel and experts
Flexibly assisting other members of the team and the organisation
Development of clients both within the own team and referring work internally to other service lines
Individual targets met, and a contribution to team target achievement is evident
Provision of approachable advice and assistance to other HD staff, and aware of when to elevate queries which are beyond their remit
Sharing of ideas within the team
Recognising and being able to draw on different skill sets within the team to provide a cost effective service to the client

Skills and Experience

Qualified associate / senior associate solicitor with 5 10 years PQE
Past experience of business client / respondent work within preferably a commercial law firm
Advising owners, senior managers and HR teams on day to day employment and HR matters
Drafting and reviewing of contracts and handbooks, including those for senior staff members and Directors, as well as self employed individuals
Handling of Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion, ideally acting for the Respondent
Experience in Corporate support work
Client focussed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven effective management of cases
Ability to work within teams and individually, using own initiative

Desirable Experience

Business development and marketing activity
Supervision of junior fee earners
Provision of training on Employment Law and HR topics, either in person or remotely