Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 25 offices.
Employees with 12+ months of service receive tax‑free profit share payments at the end of the financial year.
We are currently recruiting for an Employment Solicitor (Associate) to be based at our Duke House office in Leeds city centre.
This is a hybrid role working two to three days from the office and two to three days from home following completion of the successful candidate’s probationary period. The role will mainly involve managing executive exits, litigation (mainly claimant) and assisting our Company and Commercial team under the supervision of a Partner.
Overview
The role is likely of interest to Employment Solicitors at or above 5 years PQE with a good knowledge of the employment tribunal process. Some respondent litigation experience or experience of advising employers on non‑contentious matters would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be organised and methodical. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work quickly and efficiently to ensure deadlines are met and our excellent client care standards are maintained. They will also be friendly, professional and able to explain technical legal detail with clear and confident communication, both verbally and in writing.
Key Skills – Essential
- Professional and friendly client care.
- Ability to work accurately in accordance with procedures and processes.
- Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer‑friendly way.
- Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
- Good and clear communication to deal with clients and other parties face to face.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Accurate communication to produce clear and accurate letters and legal documents.
- Confident IT skills.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A flexible, pro‑active and ‘can do’ attitude.
Experience
As a guide, this role may be of most interest to someone with around 5 years PQE or relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Current Practising Certificate for qualified applicants.
Salary
Dependant on skills and experience. Please include your current salary and salary expectations within your application.
Location
Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2EE
Role Type
Full‑time, permanent.
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