Senior Employment Law Case Handler | Leeds

Our client, a popular national firm, is seeking to bolster its expert Employment Law Team in Leeds. This successful team is growing quickly and acts for clients on a wide range of employment related matters, including; Employment relationship, including HR and disciplinary issues, settlement agreements, discrimination and TUPE transfers. The purpose of this role, is to handle a busy caseload of insurer files as well as assisting on non-contentious matters when required. In addition to a supportive working environment the Senior Employment Case Handler will be rewarded with: · A competitive starting salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package · Flexible/hybrid working · Contributory pension scheme and life assurance cover · Healthcare cashback scheme covering services including dental, optical, GP, maternity and specialist medical care · Individual career development plan · Sponsorship to qualification, for legal and non-legal roles · A healthy work/life balance · The opportunity to work for an inclusive and collaborative employer The Role This high skilled and technically astute Employment team has experienced significant growth and is continuing to do so. As the newly appointed Senior Employment Case Handler you would be expected to: · Advise clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims · Running a busy case load of Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings, drafting witness statements, negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements, and instructing counsel or advocates as necessary · Complying with insurer service level agreements · Supporting the employment team with non-contentious work, including provision of contractual documentation, handbooks and other employment documentation, together with provision of reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients, including telephone advice · Participating in marketing initiatives, including writing updates on employment law and providing training sessions to clients In addition you should have demonstrable experience within · Adhering to agreed service level agreements · Upholding the company values and processes · Drafting and creating Employment /HR Legal Updates · Working towards the team's financial targets and chargeable hours. About you The successful Senior Employment Case Handler will be: · A fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx; · Experienced in contentious and non-contentious employment law matters · Able to demonstrate strong organisational skills · Able to work to strict deadlines · Genuinely passionate about progressing within the field of Employment Law If this sounds of interest or if you would like an initial confidential discussion about this Employment Solicitor opportunity, please contact Laura Baron at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.