Junior Web Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Junior Web Developer, Business Services – Manchester
Permanent, full time
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role Reference: JWD/BS/MAR23
About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
About the team and the role
The purpose of this role is to assist the Lead Web Developer in supporting the development of a fully in-house web platform. The role holder will be expected to have a good all-round knowledge of IT software and can deliver business solutions within tight timescales.
Application Process
Please submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the role as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click “apply” to be re-directed to our careers page.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.
Employee benefits
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
- 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance 4 x salary, healthcare cash plan
- Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off, cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Free breakfasts & lunch (on selected days)!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M40 5BP
Application deadline: 26/03/2023
Reference ID: JWD/BS/MAR23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Web Developer roles across Leigh Day's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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