Eventus Legal is looking for an Employment Solicitor that is NQ – 3 years PQE with experience of employment claimant work and with sound knowledge of the employment tribunal process. The successful applicant will be joining a well established and highly respected legal firm in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and hybrid flexibility (2 days office/3 days home), 23 days annual leave, profit sharing scheme, life assurance and private health insurance.
Role Responsibilities:
The incoming Employment Solicitor will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:
- Manage a varied caseload of client matters under supervision, ensuring all work is progressed efficiently, accurately, and in line with regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
- Handle matters across the full lifecycle, from taking and recording detailed initial client instructions, conducting necessary enquiries, progressing negotiations or documentation, through to matter closure and archiving in accordance with the firm’s office and accounts procedures.
- Prepare, organise, and maintain case documentation, including drafting correspondence, compiling evidence bundles, preparing schedules, and ensuring all files are kept up to date and audit ready.
- Manage billing and file finance processes, including preparing bills, monitoring key dates, chasing payments, and ensuring that all monies due to the firm are promptly and accurately collected from clients and third parties.
- Respond to client enquiries professionally and efficiently, providing clear information, updates, and reassurance while maintaining excellent standards of client care.
- Provide administrative and legal support to other fee earners within the Employment team, assisting with drafting, research, case preparation, and general matter management as needed.
- Advise clients on the terms, implications, and practical effect of settlement agreements, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations and that all advice is delivered clearly and accurately.
Person Specification:
The successful Employment Solicitor will possess strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills, and a hardworking work ethic. Based in the Leeds, West Yorkshire office, the successful Employment Solicitor will be a conscientious, proactive, and detail oriented team player who takes pride in producing high quality work and someone who excels in client care and delivering precise, customer focused legal solutions.
- Newly Qualified to 3 years PQE Solicitor with experience of employment claimant work and with good knowledge of the employment tribunal process
- Strong client service skills with a professional and approachable manner
- Ability to tackle complex legal issues and communicate solutions clearly and concisely
- Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
- Clear, effective communication for both face to face interactions and correspondence
Benefits and Rewards:
This Employment Solicitor role comes with a wide range of benefits including:
- Salary in the region of £40,000 DOE
- Profit Sharing Scheme
- 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year, and 31 days after 5 years
- Pension 5% employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Health Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity benefits
- Access to free counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Discounted Travel Benefits
- Assistance with professional memberships and subscriptions
- Free conveyancing and a free will
- Social events
About the company:
Our client is a regional law firm with roots in Yorkshire, established in 1978 when it opened its first office in Leeds. Today, the firm operates more than 20 offices across the region, employs over 400 staff, and offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including personal law covering property, family, and wills & probate as well as business law, encompassing corporate, commercial, and employment matters.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Employment Solicitor job based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.
If this job is not right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days of applying, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.