Employment Solicitor

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

Duties will include, but not be limited to

  • 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

Skills

  • 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.

For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]