Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 25 offices.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year.
Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
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/three days from the office and two/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 that are around, or over ,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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their career. Hard work and ability will be recognised and in return we offer the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge and build a successful career.
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.