Employment Lawyer

Location: Bristol
Salary:
Closing Date: 27 November 2020
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Job Description

The role

We are looking for an Employment Lawyer to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Were actively looking for people to join our teams, and were committed in protecting your health and wellbeing during every step of our recruitment process. If youre successful in securing a role with us youll find well be doing things a little bit differently! This may mean youll initially join our team working from home. During this time well work with you to make sure you have the tools and equipment you need and that you feel part of our outstanding DLG team!

What were looking for:

We are looking for a candidate with experience of managing a caseload of employment claims

You will either need to be a Solicitor or Legal Executive, or have experience at an equivalent level

A good understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is essential

Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not essential

What youll be doing:

The role involves managing a mixed caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity. You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while progressing claims pro-actively and in a timely manner in line with the terms of the clients legal expenses insurance policy.

To act for clients on the full range of employment disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate

To provide a professional service to clients by delivering timely and accurate advice, as well as managing expectations

What well give you:

We have a strong focus on developing you and your skillset and work hard to give you the tools to do so. In addition to this we also offer a generous benefits package including family work life balance focused options such as: fully paid maternity leave and parental leave, flexible working, insurance savings for you and your family as well as a range of other optional benefits.


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