We are recruiting for a family-run, modern law firm with a commercial approach offering expert legal advice to individuals and businesses. A strong belief that clients deserve a first-class service and this firm delivers that About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious Employment Solicitor with 2 years PQE to join the team. Working directly with the Managing Director, and her team of lawyers and support staff, you will be dealing with existing clients as well as new ones, offering expert, commercially minded legal advice and ensuring that the service levels we provide remain top-class. Day to Day responsibilities Building a good rapport with referrers and clients Giving clients confidence to instruct Backhouse to solve their problems Solving employment law problems for individuals – identifying all the potential issues and getting the best legal outcome for your client Helping businesses – from start-ups to larger SMEs, solve their day-to-day employment and HR issues and ensuring your clients stay on the right side of the law with up-to-date paperwork and your expert advice at the end of the phone Working alongside the team to achieve monthly targets and KPIs Growing the Backhouse business – working with the rest of the team to develop new opportunities and communicating our message to attract new Let’s Talk About You It goes without saying that as a Solicitors practice, we have high professional standards to meet, and we expect the highest ethical standard from all our team. You will be required to have a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and growing firm. Currently a Solicitor of 2 years PQE A good knowledge of Employment Law Excellent communication skills – confident, clear, articulate and welcoming You take pride in what you do and provide the highest level of client service A hard worker who wants to develop their legal career and progress A team player Benefits & Perks Flexible/Hybrid working Pension scheme Professional training and personal development courses offered as needed Medicash – Health cash plan Team get-togethers Discounted parking with Q-Park Closed between Christmas and New Year Always an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen Location and Working Hours Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm Location: Chelmsford or Leigh-On-Sea