Employment Solicitor/Legal Adviser

Job title:

Employment Solicitor/Legal Adviser

Company

Mayo Wynne Baxter

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor/Legal Adviser (1-3 PQE) to join our busy Employment legal team.Working closely with the Employment team across both our Chichester and Brighton offices, you will be undertaking various matters for a range of clients. This will include, where appropriate, attending client meetings, drafting legal documents, conducting advocacy, supporting Partners within the department.A high standard of interpersonal and communication skills are vital, especially in the context of client care and we are looking for someone who has a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues.Find out more about our Employment teamWhat you will be doing:

• Engage with prospective legal clients, produce matter estimates and pre-instruction documentation as required, follow up enquiries and overcome objections to instruction (or manage same if delegated to others).
• Produce (or manage the delegated production of) timely, well considered, written advice to clients and the required legal documents to progress and conclude their matter.
• Ensure all aspects of the matter are fully recorded in the electronic Peppermint matter file.
• Ensure all necessary communication and actions are taken with third parties and relevant organisations to conclude the matter correctly.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
• Ensure effective financial management on files
• Contribute to business development strategy and identify opportunities to promote the firm both within own work type and other areas
• Identify opportunities to promote the business through blogs, articles, networking events, specialist knowledge, referrer networks and other means

What you will need:

• knowledge of employment law
• ability to manage your workload
• a confident communicator with excellent client service skills
• a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• active in marketing initiatives and promoting services
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• demonstrates compliance with regulatory obligations
• the ability to work in a busy team
• contributes to our positive and supportive environment

How we work?We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.Read more about MWB’sWe appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.We have offices in hubs in Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington and ChichesterWe encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.

Expected salary

Location

Chichester

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:50:05 GMT

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