Solicitor - Discrimination (Employment Tribunal and/or Civil Litigation)
2 years + PQE
Wigan, Hybrid Working 2-3 days per week in the office after a period of training
We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Solicitor to join our growing Discrimination team in Wigan.
Join our award-winning Discrimination team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of equality act claims.
At Stephensons, we're proud to be a Top 150 UK law firm, recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, Investors in People Gold accredited and home to an award-winning Discrimination team shortlisted as Team of the Year 2026 at the Made in Manchester awards.
A team where you can develop and thrive
This is an exciting time to join Maria Chadwick and the Discrimination Team as they continue to grow, creating excellent opportunities for progression and development.
Our Discrimination team are another example of where their current fee earners and partners trained and developed their careers here. We invest in our people and provide the support needed to build long-term success.
From an early stage, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, develop client relationships and work with a high degree of autonomy, whilst always having an experienced and supportive team around you.
While we're a busy and ambitious team, we're also incredibly supportive, with dedicated graduate paralegal support to help you focus on delivering excellent client service.
Who we're looking for
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We're happy to discuss workplace adjustments or support that help you perform at your best.
We'd love to hear from qualified solicitors with at least two years' PQE in civil litigation and/or employment tribunal.
Previous experience working with legal and public funded work would be advantageous, but it's not essential. As an experienced litigator you will be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for discrimination and all things equality act and a commitment to developing a career in this specialism.
Most importantly, you'll share our values of approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive and can demonstrate:
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- A strong litigator with a genuine commitment to discrimination law
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm and patient approach
- A hardworking and proactive mindset
- A collaborative spirit and willingness to contribute
Why Stephensons
We're proud of the culture we've created.
Our people are encouraged to have a voice, contribute ideas and help shape the future direction of the team. Regular but appropriate team meetings and collaboration create an environment where everyone feels involved and valued.
There is more than enough work to keep you busy, but for those interested in networking, marketing or practice development, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
What we offer
If you're looking for a role that offers genuine variety, autonomy, outstanding support and the opportunity to grow with an award-winning team, we'd love to hear from you.
Reward, recognition and wellbeing
- Generous annual leave increasing with service
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
- Wellbeing support
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Life assurance
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Holiday buy/sell scheme*
- Will writing service*
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Internal referral incentives
- Cycle to work
- Social events
- Free parking
*Subject to qualifying service requirements
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Solicitor Discrimination Job in Wigan employer: Stephensons
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