Employment Lawyer

At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group, litigating on their behalf.We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Bristol based Litigation team as Employment Lawyer, on a full-time and permanent basis. The Role: You will handle a mixed caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity. What you'll be doing: You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while progressing claims pro-actively and in a timely manner in line with the terms of the client’s legal expenses insurance policy.Acting for clients on the full range of employment disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriateProviding a professional service to clients by delivering timely and accurate advice, as well as managing expectations What We Are Looking For: Solicitor or Legal Executive, or have experience at an equivalent levelExperience of managing a caseload of employment claimsA good understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is crucialExperience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not crucial Hours:
35 hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) Location:
Bristol, The Core, BS1 6JX
Hybrid Working:
We have a hybrid model with a virtual-first approach which means you would primarily work from home and be in the office two days a week.
Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.Read our flexible working approach
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.We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!)Up to 10% annual performance based bonusGenerous holidays, 25 days (plus public holidays). Plus an option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year!50% off home, motor and pet insuranceFree travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown coverElectric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient wayEmployee discounts and cashbackDirect Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading general insurers. We’ve been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we’re still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day.Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be – and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we’ll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we’re one of a kind.
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