About your new role
Our market-leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions, and immigration law. Our clients include some of the UK's largest and most well-known employers. The quality of our clients and our strong relationships with them reflect the high standard of our service.
We are currently recruiting an Employment Associate to manage a caseload of complex employment tribunal work and provide employment law advice. This role will be closely aligned with working with a specific client in the public sector.
The role is based in our Liverpool or Birmingham office and follows our Hybrid Working Policy. We support and encourage flexible working arrangements.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of employment work, primarily complex discrimination and whistleblowing employment tribunal claims
* Provide strategic employment law advice
* Manage client relationships with key stakeholders
* Record and report client management information and trends
* Conduct advocacy in preliminary hearings
* Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs
* Align with Weightmans’ values
NB: Please note this role is subject to completion of additional security vetting measures.
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About You
You will have previous experience and a genuine interest in the above area of work. You should also have/be:
* +3 years post-qualification experience in employment law
* Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* A methodical and organised approach
* Employment tribunal advocacy experience is preferable
If you meet our criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, contact us. Our recruitment team is here to assist.
Why work for us
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