Eventus Recruitment are seeking an Employment Fee Earner to join a well‑established Legal 500 law firm’s specialist Employment Law and Litigation team on the beautiful Essex coastline. This is a permanent, full‑time Employment Fee Earner job offering hybrid working and excellent opportunities to work on a broad range of employment law matters for both employer and employee clients. Located in Southend‑on‑Sea with access to supportive senior lawyers and a strong client base, this Employment Fee Earner job is ideal for someone looking to develop their litigation experience and professional expertise in employment law.
About the Job
The incoming Employment Fee Earner will work within the firm’s recognised Employment Law practice, advising on a wide variety of workplace disputes and employment matters. The team provides specialist legal advice to help both businesses and individuals navigate complex employment issues and protect rights at work.
You will be responsible for:
Advising clients on employment law issues including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, disciplinary and grievance procedures
Managing your own caseload of tribunal and dispute matters with direction from senior colleagues
Drafting legal documents, witness statements, tribunal bundles and correspondence
Attending and representing clients at Employment Tribunals, settlement meetings and pre‑hearing discussions
Collaborating with barristers, witnesses and external advisors to prepare cases for hearings
Building and maintaining strong client relationships with both new and existing clients
About You
This Employment Fee Earner job will suit a proactive and confident legal professional with experience in employment law and employment tribunal litigation. You will enjoy working in a busy team and possess strong communication and organisational skills.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
Practical experience advising on employment law and tribunal claims
Excellent drafting experience and attention to detail
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise client needs effectively
A professional and client‑focused approach
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Employment Fee Earner will benefit from a collaborative and supportive working culture within a Legal 500 ranked firm that provides specialist employment law services across Essex. Benefits include:
Competitive salary – to be discussed at interview
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
Generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions
Opportunities for professional development and training support
Exposure to employment law matters for both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious work
About the Firm
The hiring company is a well‑established law firm with over a century of history providing legal services across Southend‑on‑Sea and Chelmsford, Essex. Recognised in the Legal 500 for its quality legal work, the firm offers a comprehensive range of personal and business legal services including employment law, dispute resolution, property, family, conveyancing and more. The firm’s employment team advises on all aspects of workplace law, helping to resolve disputes, draft employment contracts, handle tribunal claims and guide employers and employees through complex legal matters.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Employment Fee Earner job in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Siobhan Courtney at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 07970252772 for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days of applying, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
