Vacancy: Employment Rights Lawyer

Office: Cardiff or Bristol

Salary: £37,493 - £46,262 (plus £4,000 Car Allowance)

Closing date for applicants: 14 November 2019

Contract: Permanent





Thompsons Solicitors are a law firm unlike any other. With nearly 100 years’ experience of successfully representing clients of injury and mistreatment, we have the privilege of working with and supporting the Trade Union Movement and the people they represent.



By providing an inclusive environment, we ensure that individually and collectively we flourish to be the best we can be. We are recognised as one of the UK's leading teams by credible directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as well as being highly recommended in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2019. We pride ourselves on being “the most experienced trade union, claimant and employment rights law firm in the UK”, our friendly working environment and our excellent work/life balance.





The opportunity



We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Lawyer to join our team of dedicated professionals in our Cardiff or Bristol office, to run a varied caseload of litigated and non-litigated Employment Rights cases. You will have the opportunity to manage employment advice and/or representation matters, such as, unfair dismissal, wages and discrimination claims.



With a passion for blending your technical expertise with your outstanding communication and client care skills, you will take pride in delivering a first class service to our clients. Having the confidence and ability to take appropriate daily decisions on cases to ensure swift progression will be key to your success. To ensure you thrive in the role, we will provide you with structured supervision, coaching and training as well as a nurturing environment, where you can grow and shape your career.





The role



This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has at least 2 years’ experience conducting and managing Employment Rights cases. As an admitted solicitor/legal executive, you will be assessing and advising on the prospects of success and value of Employment Tribunal claims. You will therefore need to have excellent knowledge of Employment Tribunal rules of procedure and the litigation process. The role requires excellent prioritisation skills and meticulous attention to detail to enable you to construct clear and effective arguments, yielding the best result for our clients. You will need to show empathy and understanding, providing a professional legal service with a personal touch.











Benefits



We recognise and reward high performance, with competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including:




Structured pay scales
Car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
Permanent health insurance
Life assurance
25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Organised sports and social club
Annual travel and parking loans
Financial assistance for professional development






For more detailed information on our benefits, please visit our website.





We believe that attracting talent that reflects the diversity of the communities within which we live and work is a key part of our business, which is why we are an equal opportunities employer.