Legal Officer (Employment)
35 hours per week
Hourly rate: £26.23 - £27.65
Location: HQ - Leeds but can work remotely within travelling distance of Leeds
Start date: 25/11/2024
End date: 21/02/2025
As a Legal Officer, you’ll use your positive attitude, your knowledge of employment law, and your ability to deliver legal advice to RCN Officers and Members, and support and representation to RCN members in Employment Tribunal proceedings. The location of the role is negotiable with hybrid working. However, there is a requirement for the post holder to be able to attend one of the following RCN offices on a weekly basis – Birmingham, Bolton, London, or Leeds.
Person Specification:
1. Qualified Barrister, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive
2. Expert knowledge of employment law
3. Relevant postgraduate qualification experience in employment law
4. Experience of managing a large caseload with supervision and taking direction accordingly
5. Ability to advise and represent members on all aspects of employment law
6. Ability to work and make decisions under supervision, taking ownership of when to escalate
7. Demonstrate initiative
8. Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills
9. Ability to maintain the highest professional standards whilst working within tight timescales
10. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
11. Ability to draft legal pleadings and other documents
12. Ability to manage conflict and retain a positive outlook
13. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet, and diary software to an intermediate level
If you have any questions or queries about the role, please get in touch with Drew Sellers on (phone number removed).
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