Thompsons Solicitors
NQ Lawyer - Employment Rights
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NQ Lawyer - Employment Rights
Employment Rights Assistant Lawyer – Newcastle
Application Deadline: 16 July 2026 Department: Employment Rights Location: Manchester (prior note indicated Newcastle as location; confirmed here as Manchester based on description) Compensation: £33,710 per year
About the Role
NQ (Newly Qualified) to 2 PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) and seeking your next career leap? Our Employment Rights team based in Manchester is seeking Assistant Lawyers to join their esteemed group.
Responsibilities
- _case management: Responsible for handling your own caseload and assisting with complex employment rights cases under appropriate supervision.
- expert development: Gain practical experience in the entire spectrum of case management—from case inception through to resolution.
- client advocacy: Support clients with sound judgement, empathy, and strong legal reasoning.
- team collaboration: Work closely with experienced professionals to progress cases, meet goals, and deliver outstanding client outcomes.
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Requirements
We are looking for qualified lawyers (ideally 0–2 years PQE) with the following qualities:
- Employment law experience: Successful handling of employment rights claims required.
- Meeting deadlines: Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver on timeframes.
- Client care: Demonstrated passion for client empathy, acute understanding of their needs, and commitment to ethical, compassionate representation.
- Career commitment: Ideal candidates are eager to grow their expertise in employment law, benefiting from mentorship and opportunities to thrive.
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What We Offer
- Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave (plus all bank holidays)
- 5 extra days leave (holiday period)
- Employee Assistance Programme for support services
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (if applicable)
- Additional Support:
- Cycle-to-work scheme for sustainability
- Subsidised access to sports & social club
- Annual travel & parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Equal opportunities employer—we welcome applications from all talented professionals who meet the role criteria.
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