Trainee Employment Law Solicitor

• To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients
• To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases
• To assist colleagues by researching legal points
• In due course, to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision
• To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial
• To adhere to WorkNest’s requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients
• To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met
• To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK

• Achieved at least a 2:1 LLB Honours degree
• Successfully completed or be on track to complete the Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice by September 2026
• Undertaken some legal work experience
• Ability to absorb information and keep up to date with legal developments
• Ability to impart information to clients in a clear and concise manner avoiding legal jargon
• Focused on quality and attention to detail in all areas of responsibility
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving qualities
• Well-developed relationship management skills
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team
• Excellent work planning, organising and management skills

Employment law experience

• Real opportunities for growth and career development
• Supportive and collegiate environment
• Healthy dose of work/life balance
• Company benefits package