Senior Employment Litigator

• Handle a complex caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity
• Take initial instructions
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice while promptly progressing claims in a timely manner
• Supervise other employment lawyers within the team providing support and guidance throughout the litigation process
• Act for clients on the full range of employment disputes
• Handle conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate
• Handle clients' expectations and explain decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly
• Deliver a professional service to clients by providing timely and accurate advice
• Apply a consistent approach to assessing the legal merits of claims
• Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records
• Identify and own and handle the risks involved in running our business appropriate to the role
• Lead your learning & development needs and opportunities for self-progression
• Work together with colleagues to build relationships with other departments and suppliers
• Act as a Subject matter Expert to your peers
• Support the strategic development of department standard methodology, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives

• At least 3 years experience in handling a caseload of employment claims
• Solicitor, Legal Executive or a Paralegal with relevant experience
• Deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure
• Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not essential

Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• 22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years
• Life assurance cover at four times your salary
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice
• Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it
• Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly
• Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community