At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Employment Team to handle diverse employment law cases and provide advisory services.
- Company: ARAG Law, a supportive and friendly workplace with a strong values culture.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, pension scheme, employee discounts, and social club events.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and mentorship in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in employment law while enjoying a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment litigation and excellent client care skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a brilliant opportunity to join ARAG Law as an Associate in our Employment Team, to be based on a hybrid basis from our central Bristol or Bedwas offices.
Who we are:
The Employment Team is made up of over 40 fee earners with a range of experience from Paralegals to Senior Associates.
We are a dedicated and hard-working team and we work in a friendly environment with regular monthly social outings.
We offer exceptional levels of responsibility and pride ourselves on our levels of supervision and internal career progression, including a detailed careers pathways programme.
We have a strong values culture, which means you will be closely supported and mentored by your colleagues, learning to provide consistent and outstanding service to your clients.
What do we do:
The Employment department deals with all aspects of employment law which is predominantly focussed on litigation and some elements of advisory work for both employees and employers.
The type of work the team deals with on a day-to-day basis includes advising on unfair dismissal claims, discrimination and whistle blowing.
The work is very varied and no one case is the same as another.
As well as acting for employees and employers during the litigation process we also provide advisory HR services, such as advising on employee handbooks and the drafting of employment contracts to support and guide businesses through the complexity of employment law requirements.
Where appropriate, the team also deals with its own advocacy.
We encourage early responsibility with a real emphasis on creating opportunities to promote our lawyers from within the team.
This means you will gain real 'hands on' experience across a broad range of claims and defences and will become an expert on employment law and negotiation and settlement tactics.
About you:
We would like to hear from candidates with employment litigation experience who can demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:
Excellent working knowledge of employment law and procedure;
The ability to run a caseload;
Excellent client care skills.
We believe in recruiting the best to work for us which is why we will commit to offering you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:
26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
Group Income Protection for all employees
Group Legal Protection for all employees
Both European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance
Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme
Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips.
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.
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Associate employer: ARAG Law
ARAG Law is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture within our Employment Team based in the heart of Bristol or Bedwas. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide extensive career progression opportunities, mentorship, and a generous benefits package that includes 26 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, and access to exclusive discounts. Join us for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying regular social outings with your colleagues.
