Fee-Earner/Employment - New Malden (Surrey) - £Market rate + excellent company benefits
Our client is reputable law practise where its continued success depends upon the quality of their people and the growing strength and reputation of our brand. A superb opportunity has arisen for Employment Solicitor/FILEX or experienced Paralegal with 2 years+ experience to work in their Employment team based in New Malden, Surrey.
Purpose
Our client has a position available for an Employment Solicitor, FILEX or experienced Paralegal with 2 years' + experience of handling an employment tribunal litigation caseload. The successful candidates will join the firm's Employment team based in New Malden, Surrey.
Duties
The work will involve acting for both employers and employees in claims that will include:
Unfair dismissal;
Breach of Contract;
Unlawful Deduction from Wages; and
The full range of Discrimination claims.
Competencies
Effective communicator;
Common sense;
Good organisational skills;
Good computer skills;
Enthusiasm;
Ability to work to deadlines; and
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Experience
The ideal candidate will be somebody:
Already employed in an employment consultancy business, legal practice or employer/employee representative organisation; and who has two years' experience of handling an employment tribunal litigation caseload. Experience of handling discrimination claims would be a distinct advantage.
Education
No minimum level required as long as has the skills needed to do the job.
In return our client can offer you very competitive salary with excellent benefits which includes:
Incremental holiday entitlement of 25 days
Stakeholder pension scheme
Free or reduced fees for legal advice
Staff social events
Use of tickets for sports and gym facilities
To apply in confidence please e-mail your CV to Kristina.murphy@optionsemployment.com or for further information please contact Kristina Murphy on 91179 075 360.