Employment Solicitor; Hybrid

Employment Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Leeds, £50ph PAYE – Reference : 000A 202B / 1

• Draft, revise and advise on complex legal documentation concerning legal issues across the Client
• Attend throughout to the relevant documentation and procedures and all matters arising.
• Undertaking legal and related research.
• Giving written and oral advice
• Drafting and negotiating documents including tribunal proceedings and other documentation as necessary
• Conduct investigatory and preparatory work as necessary to ensure effective presentation of cases to Court
• Undertake advocacy on cases where appropriate
• Work flexibly as part of a team to cover Tribunal commitments and other work as required.
• Brief Counsel where appropriate, including preparation for inquiries or other proceedings
• Attend Court with Counsel as instructing representative if required.
• Liaise with service clients and other services affected by a matter in hand and co-ordinate, where necessary, any required input from other services. Advise on the best means of legally achieving the client’s objectives
• Maintain personal case load information and case progress data including time recording and job costing in computerised form as instructed
• Prioritise case load and self- monitor progress of work utilising any case management system in operation subject to an overriding instruction
• Assist in maintaining the high quality, speed and efficiency in legal service delivery.
• To deliver and receive such training as is required.
• Abide by the Client’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post
• Take personal responsibility under, and abide by, the Client’s Health and Safety Policy

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.