MSB are seeking a talented and driven employment solicitor to join our multi-award winning firm.

You will join our highly-rated employment law time to help service the current case load.

The department undertakes both Claimant and Respondent work. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied work load in contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular focus on Claimant work.

You will be provided with an active tribunal caseload along with the opportunity to undertake Tribunal Advocacy. You will also advise on Settlement Agreements and non-contentious matters, such as Contracts of Employment.
 
In addition, you will assist the head of the team with more complex matters, relating to both Claimant and Respondent work.

The role will be client facing and you will be provided with the opportunity for significant client contact.

You will be enthusiastic, organised and have excellent verbal, written communication and client skills. There will also be opportunities to contribute to business development.

In addition to Claimant work, the department offers a range of Employment law services to a number of high-profile businesses within the region. You will also be expected to assist in servicing the team’s business clients and maintaining those relationships.
 
This role has arisen as a result of an increase in workload and the need to grow the Employment Department.
 
Ideal candidates will be NQ Solicitors or Solicitors with 1 - 2 years PQE. We will also consider applications from candidates who are approaching qualification who have significant experience in Employment Law.

It is an essential requirement for candidates to have previous experience in Employment Law and to be competent in this area. Candidates who are invited to interview will be subjected to a competency based assessment.

The position will be full-time and based at our Liverpool city centre office. Salary is wholly dependent on experience.

Please send your CV to Joanne Dalton by email:    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Great opportunity to join leading housing disrepair team

Full time housing disrepair solicitor required, up to 5 years PQE
Competitive salary and benefits package – negotiable depending on experience
Working for a growing commercial firm with offices in Liverpool and Widnes

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially aware solicitor to join our rapidly-expanding housing disrepair team, based in Widnes.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is a background in civil litigation.  Candidates will ideally have experience in housing disrepair, acting for either landlords or tenants.  A broad understanding of landlord and tenant law would also be desirable, particularly with experience in the social housing sector.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team and will receive excellent training and ongoing support in the role. This vacancy offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join one of the North West’s most prominent housing teams and comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

For further information or to apply, please send CV and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Paralegal required in our specialist social housing department

Part of MSB, Knox Ellis Solicitors is a niche Legal 500 housing firm based in Widnes, Cheshire.

Our Widnes office is looking for a Paralegal for 4 days a week or full time. The role will involve preparation and collating of trial bundles, drafting of injunction applications and possession claims, drafting correspondence, undertaking disclosure and other general civil litigation tasks.

We are looking preferably for a LPC/BPTC graduate or someone who is undertaking the LPC/BPTC on a part-time basis. MSB Solicitors has a proven track record of retaining paralegals and offering them a training contract. Therefore the opportunities  for the right candidate to progress are excellent. 

The role requires a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual preferably with an interest in housing law.

Salary: £14,000 pro rata
Please email a covering letter and CV to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing date – 4th February 2019 at 4pm.
Interview process may commence prior to closing date, therefore early response is recommended.

MSB Solicitors is fully committed to promoting Equality & Diversity. Applicationsare welcomed and encouraged from under represented minority groups and LGBTIQ communities.