Employment Solicitor

Overview

ACS are looking for an Employment Solicitor with minimum 3 years PQE for a law firm in Liverpool City Centre.

• To manage caseload efficiently with minimal supervision and to process all tasks as delegated to you
• Use of the case management system wherever appropriate to maximise cost efficiency
• Utilise negotiation and communication skills to proactively settle/assist in the settlement of cases to the satisfaction of the client whilst further developing client base and departmental profile
• Understand the role in the context of the practice and proactively seek to increase contribution via the allocation of work
• To progress cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients
• Action all cases in line with practice standards and protocols
• Analyse risk and utilise commercial knowledge and understanding to develop sound judgement in order to justify decisions in the management of cases
• Prioritise and organise work efficiently and effectively to ensure deadlines are met
• Work flexibly in adjusting to changes in priority of workload as dictated by the practice
• Interpret financial information to monitor your own performance against agreed targets ensuring there’s an ability to explain any differential
• Pro-actively support the ongoing development of department colleagues

• Essential previous experience of claimant and respondent contentious and non-contentious work, advisory and corporate support.
• Previous operational experience of Proclaim an advantage with good operational IT skills
• To work closely with the Commercial team in terms of business development and cross referrals
• Knowledge and understanding of Regulation
• High level proficiency in written and spoken English, including a confident telephone manner
• Evidenced experience of proceedings in court, appeals and tribunals, TUPE, drafting contracts and handbooks.
• Good team spirit with flexibility and passion to achieve quality, continually develop and improve efficiency.