Legal Advisor Discrimination

Ringrose Law; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Sheffield is seeking a qualified solicitor for their Discrimination Department. The role requires 2-4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) and involves managing a busy caseload of discrimination cases. Candidates should have a law degree, excellent IT skills, and strong communication abilities. The firm offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and contribute to the department's growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount

Access to counselling sessions

Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme

Benefit platform membership

Life Assurance

Flexible working options

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive.
• Experience in discrimination or personal injury/civil litigation.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department.
• Ensure client work progresses expediently.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of documentation.
• Achieve set performance targets.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Client care

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Law Degree or equivalent

LPC qualification

Legal Executive qualification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Case management systems

Job description

• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings:

Job overview

Our Discrimination Department is one of the foremost in the region and has been growing for a number of years. We are currently looking for a candidate with 2-4 years’ PQE as a solicitor, legal executive or someone with equivalent experience as either a discrimination advisor or with a personal injury/civil litigation background, in order to run a busy caseload of discrimination cases, ranging from taking new instructions through to trial or settlement of litigated cases in the county court.

The Department has established a reputation for providing a quality and personal service which meets the needs of our clients. The team provides a very down to earth and approachable service working for a variety of clients, with a track record of achieving excellent results. Our team are currently very busy and continually seeking out new opportunities with marketing and business development is openly encouraged. We are progressive in our approach and very forward thinking.

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the responsibilities of handling a demanding case load. It will be necessary that the successful candidate is a team player and can contribute towards the growth of the department. This may involve participation in marketing events, seminars and generally being able and wanting to build on their experience.

We have offices in Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Grantham, Boston, Grimsby, Nottingham, Peterborough and Sheffield and this role will be based predominantly in our Sheffield office with flexibility for partial working from home after successful completion of a probationary period.

Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following:

• To manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department.
• To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• To achieve set performance targets.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information.
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.

Experience Required

• Law Degree (or equivalent); LPC qualification; Legal Executive qualification.
• 2 - 4 years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive or equivalent experience as a discrimination or personal injury/civil litigation advisor within a law firm.
• Excellent IT and case management skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous experience of working with case management systems will be an advantage.
• Be able to present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators.
• Socially confident with good written and oral communication skills.
• Hardworking and able to work to tight deadlines.

Benefits include

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering day

We are not currently using agencies to fill this position

Company overview

Ringrose Law Solicitors have been providing a service to clients for over 100 years. We are constantly investing in our people and infrastructure to ensure we are a leading law firm in today’s market. Our position as a pre-eminent private client firm has been strengthened in the last few years by a growing reputation for helping clients with personal injury, clinical negligence and discrimination claims. We pride ourselves in our approachability, pragmatism and being able to provide advice and support across all aspects of a matter. We always put our staff and our clients first, and because of our investment in the professions leading systems and software we know we can provide a first class service.