Look for a solicitor with recent experience in your type of employment issue, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy or settlement agreements. Check their qualifications, reputation, likely fees and funding options, and ask who will handle your case and how they will keep you updated. Compare more than one initial consultation where possible, and make sure the solicitor is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). They should explain the strengths, risks and likely costs of your case without promising a particular outcome.