Litigation Solicitor

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Litigation Solicitor to join our dynamic and growing Employment team, primarily based at our Wakefield Office but flexibility on location would be considered. You will be autonomous in managing your own caseload but also support the wider team on complex matters covering both claimant and respondent litigation matters. Experience of non-contentious employment work would also be considered.

Our multi-disciplinary team works with local, national and international clients from a broad range of industries to deliver a range of specialist legal services. Our Employment team undertakes all aspects of employment law at all levels including Employment Tribunal litigation and non-contentious support through our Box HR Scheme. We pride ourselves on offering sound legal advice; working with our clients to provide exceptional solutions for every aspect of their business requirements.

Ideally suitable for someone with 4 years' + within employment litigation. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious person who wants to develop their technical and commercial skills. Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 4 years employment experience
• strong IT skills
• the high degree of initiative and the ability to manage your time and your workload effectively
• excellent communication skills and a desire to use these to promote the team and the firm both internally and externally
• a willingness to learn, to drive their own career progression and to be proactive in achieving this

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Employment team.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential - and who will help us achieve ours in return., Chadwick Lawrence actively promotes a culture that supports a happy and enjoyable team working environment known internally as the Chadwick Lawrence Way.

We offer excellent career progression opportunities through a structured fee-earner progression scheme. Having recently won several awards, this is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive firm who are well respected in the West Yorkshire region.