Posted 1 month ago
NQ Lawyer- Employment Rights
NewcastleHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Assistant Lawyer in Thompsons Solicitors’ Employment Rights team in Newcastle, managing a caseload and supporting complex employment rights cases under supervision.
About this role
NQ-2 PQE and looking for the next step in your career? Our Employment Rights team are looking for Assistant Lawyers to join their highly regarded team.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve managing a caseload of your own and assisting on existing complex employment rights cases, with appropriate supervision in place.
This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of case management, requiring sound theoretical knowledge, strong judgement, and the ability to support and progress cases from inception through to resolution.
You’ll work closely with experienced legal professionals, developing your expertise and deepening your understanding of employment law. As a valued team member, you’ll play an integral role in achieving team goals and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are looking for qualified lawyers who can demonstrate experience in handling employment rights claims (Ideally 0 – 2 years PQE).
You will have:
A proven track record of meeting deadlines.
An understanding and empathic approach and a passion for client care is key.
This position would be ideal for someone who is looking to take their next step in their legal career in employment rights, where your contributions will be truly valued, and you will be given the opportunity and support to flourish.
We are looking firmwide for this role, so don't let location hold you back!
We are looking firmwide for this role, so don't let location hold you back!
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Skills
Case ManagementCourt ProceduresDeadline ManagementDocument DraftingEmpathetic Client CareEmployment LawLegal Research
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