Careers at Hatton James Legal

Job Title: Legal Administrator

Location: Birmingham, UK (Head Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: TBC

About Us:

Hatton James Legal is a boutique law firm that operates nationwide. We have achieved the top ThreeBestRated five years running in Birmingham, Solihull and Walsall. We specialise in employment law and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services with professionalism, integrity and efficiency. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Administrator to join our growing team and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily administrative operations.
• Provide administrative support to solicitors, partners and other staff.
• Manage correspondence, filing systems and document preparation.
• Schedule meetings, manage diaries and coordinate appointments and court dates.
• Handle client enquiries by telephone and email, maintaining a high standard of client service.
• Assist with credit control.
• Support HR and compliance processes as needed (e.g. onboarding, record-keeping).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a professional services environment (preferred).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us:

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Modern offices in Birmingham.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to jaswinder@hattonjameslegal.co.uk by 3rd of December 2025.

Job Title: Employment Law Legal Executive

Location: Solihull / Birmingham (Hybrid options available)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Employment Law

 

About Us:

Hatton James Legal is a highly specialised employment law firm. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, jargon-free, and actionable advice to both employees and employers. Our team thrives on a client-first approach, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex workplace challenges with empathy and absolute professionalism.

 

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and technically capable Employment Law Legal Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you will manage your own varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients from initial intake through to resolution.

 

Core Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a diverse caseload from instruction to completion, ensuring exceptional client care.
• Settlement Agreements: Advise employees and employers on the terms, effects, and negotiation of settlement agreements.
• Claim Evaluation: Conduct rigorous initial assessments for claims involving unfair dismissal, redundancy, and complex discrimination.
• Tribunal Preparation: Draft grounds of complaint (ET1) and responses (ET3), witness statements, and compile comprehensive Employment Tribunal bundles.
• Dispute Resolution: Represent clients and negotiate settlements effectively through the ACAS Early Conciliation process.

 

Requirements & Experience:

• Specialist Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated experience handling employment law cases (as a CILEX Legal Executive, experienced Fee Earner, or senior Paralegal).
• Subject Knowledge: Proven track record specifically managing settlement agreements, unfair dismissal, redundancy, and discrimination claims.
• Client Communication: Ability to break down complex legal frameworks into simple, universal language for non-technical clients.
• Advocacy Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a proactive approach to dispute resolution and ACAS conciliation (this does not include Tribunal representation).

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive, collaborative, and specialist team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and CILEX progression.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

 

How to Apply:

If you have a passion for employment law and a proven track record of fighting for the best client outcomes, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience in employment litigation to jaspal@hattonjameslegal.co.uk.