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Employment Solicitor

Ashville Knight
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0LR, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a prestigious Legal 500 law firm located in Dorset, seeking a part-time employment solicitor.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years PQE in contentious employment law, particularly in disputes and litigation.
  • Key responsibilities include advising employee clients on employment law matters and keeping up to date with legal developments.
  • The position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience, along with hybrid working and flexible hours.
  • This role provides an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm committed to teamwork and professional development.

Our client is a prestigious Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices in Dorset. Renowned for their commitment to delivering exceptional client care, they pride themselves on providing top-quality legal services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and professional development.

They are looking for a part time employment solicitor.

In this role you will be working closely with the litigation team, managing a variety of contentious employment law matters. The successful candidate will be an experienced solicitor with a passion for employment law, particularly in the areas of disputes and litigation.

Duties:

  • Advising mainly employee clients on employment law matters such as settlement agreements and unfair dismissal claims.
  • Keeping up to date with all legal and regulatory developments.
  • Observing the SRA’s Code of Conduct for Solicitors and maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct.
  • Keeping up to date with employment law.
  • Time recording & billing to target.

Desired Skills:

  • Qualified solicitor with experience in contentious employment law (minimum 3 years PQE preferred).
  • Possess a strong background in Employment law, including court and tribunal work.
  • Be a team player and able to manage a caseload independently.
  • Excellent technical and client care skills.
  • Business development and networking skills.
  • Be able to travel to firm’s other offices in Dorset.

What they offer:

  • Salary dependent on experience £40,000 - £50,000.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Good bonus scheme.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Company pension.
  • Standard holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Up to two paid Volunteering days a year.

If you are an Employment Solicitor looking for a part-time role within a supportive and well-regarded law firm, we would love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.