Employment Lawyer
CRA Consulting
Leeds, GB
Job Title: Employment Lawyer Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid Working) Salary Range: £40,000 + Benefits Contract: Full Time, Permanent Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities: Running a caseload of claimant employment matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims Managing claims through all stages, from initial advice to resolution, including Employment Tribunal proceedings Advising clients on their legal position, prospects of success, and potential remedies Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as ET1s, witness statements and settlement agreements Representing clients at hearings (where appropriate), settlement negotiations, and mediations Keeping up to date with current employment law and tribunal procedures Employee Benefits Package: Minimum 25 days holiday + BH Increasing holiday entitlement for continued years of service Holiday purchase/sale scheme - up to 5 days 9% employer contributed pension Bonus scheme of up to 5% (typically) Private medical insurance Hybrid working model - maximum 2 days office presence, however can work from the office more if desired High-quality IT equipment provided Free holiday insurance Free roadside cover insurance 50% discount of insurance products Flexible dress code when in office Application Criteria's: Previous experience in employment law is essential - ideally with a focus on claimant work Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) preferred, but experienced paralegals also considered Proven ability to manage your own caseload independently Experience handling Employment Tribunal claims is highly advantageous Excellent client care, written and verbal communication skills About the Organisation: Our client is a leading legal and insurance business with a strong reputation for delivering excellent results and providing outstanding client service. As part of continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a passionate Employment Lawyer to join their claimant employment law team. About CRA Consulting: CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff. For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com . How to Apply If this Employment Lawyer vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at jobs Additional Information: CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. This Employment Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.