If you choose to go to court without a legal professional helping you, it is not so likely the court will be on your side. Therefore, we’d always suggest you hire an employment lawyer. There are a whole host of great employment lawyers to choose from, but you need to do your research and make sure you pick the one that’s best for you. Below are some of our tips for choosing the right employment lawyer…
Look for recommendations and reviews
Other clients’ experiences will give you a good idea of the type of lawyer you are potentially hiring. You could ask friends, family and colleagues if they’ve ever needed to hire a lawyer and find potential recommendations that way. Alternatively, you can browse online platforms to look for advice.
Find one you trust
You need to find a lawyer whose values match with yours, and who you feel you can trust. You are relying on this lawyer to help you out of a potentially complicated legal battle, so you need to feel like you can trust them 100%. The employment lawyer should be open and honest with you, to create a good relationship.
Choose someone experienced
Employment law is a complex matter, so if you have a case you need to find someone experienced who is equipped to deal with it. You should look for someone who is experienced in both employment and employee law, this will make them best placed to deal with your case as they will know employment law inside out, from both sides.
Choose someone who communicates and is committed
Communication is one of the most important characteristics of any lawyer, this applies when they are talking in court, and also when they are talking privately to you. They need to be able to stand and defend you, but equally, they need to be able to explain things to you privately in a way you understand.
Conclusion..
Most employment law battles will end in court, for the case to go your way it’s essential that you have proper representation from an experienced employment lawyer. It’s not always easy to find one, but putting in the time and effort will reward you in the long run. If you want to talk to us about our employment law services, get in touch.