Junior Employment Lawyer
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Job overview
If you are looking for a legal career that keeps you motivated, offers potential for personal development and puts you in a position to make a positive difference to the NHS in Wales, then Legal & Risk Services has a role for you.We are seeking to recruit a lawyer in the field of employment law to join our growing team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Employment Team at Legal and Risk Services, the in house solicitors for NHS Wales based in Cardiff, require a full time solicitor, barrister or legal executive. The post holder will undertake the case management of a range of employment law matters from the initial advice request, to the issue of the ET claim to settlement or trial under appropriate supervision and subject to experience.
Experience of Respondent litigation is preferred but candidates with good knowledge and experience of employment matters will be considered.
The ideal candidate for the above positions must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work, the ability to prioritise and be able to work well with the team and clients. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate our core values:
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking Responsibility
- Innovating
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice ( or equivalent)
- Registration with relevant professional body (e.g. SRA/CILEX/BAR)
- Relevant legal knowledge
- Higher degree
- Structure of the NHS/NHS Background
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience gained through training within employment law
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff
- Advocacy in the Employment Tribunal
- NHS or public sector background
- Experience of drafting documents and advice to clients.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
- Tribunal Advocacy Skills
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential criteria- Willing to undertake further professional development
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
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