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Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive - Berkshire
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Are you a qualified Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity to work with a dynamic and well-established legal team? Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a motivated individual to join their Employment Department.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering first-class legal services to clients, managing your own caseload, and supporting senior team members with more complex cases. This role offers exposure to a broad range of employment law matters, including litigated and non-litigated cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of Employment Law matters, including settlement agreements and tribunal cases.
- Provide legal advice to Trade Union officers via a dedicated advice line.
- Support senior solicitors and partners on high-value or complex cases.
- Ensure compliance with funding guidelines, regulatory standards, and client care protocols.
- Develop and manage financial aspects of your caseload, including billing, WIP, and disbursements, to meet or exceed set targets.
- Maintain exceptional client care and adhere to deadlines.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with a valid, clean Practising Certificate.
- Strong academic background.
- 3 years or more PQE in Employment Law with experience in contentious and advisory work.
- Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and empathy.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on attention to detail.
- IT proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
What's on Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and progressive firm where your professional growth and development will be encouraged. You will gain exposure to varied and rewarding work in a collaborative environment.
Apply Now
If you are a driven and client-focused solicitor or Legal Executive looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!
Note: This advertisement is being managed by an external recruitment agency on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated in strict confidence, for further information please contact Natalie Dwan, Legal Business Manager Antony James Recruitment.
