Meet the team
At Schofield and Associates we have a skilled team of Lawyers and HR Consultants who are passionate about providing the very best in Employment Law and HR guidance and support to our Clients.
The team at Schofield and Associates
Eileen Schofield
Owner and Principal
Having established Schofield & Associates in June 2009 with a specific aim to provide strategic and pragmatic advise to employers and to individuals. We have gained a reputation for approaching issues in an innovative and considered way to support clients in achieving their objectives as expeditiously and efficiently as is possible. Eileen’s personal areas of expertise include employment law, discrimination, unfair/wrongful dismissal, discipline and grievance investigations and advice,…
Eileen Schofield
Owner and Principal
Having established Schofield & Associates in June 2009 with a specific aim to provide strategic and pragmatic advise to employers and to individuals. We have gained a reputation for approaching issues in an innovative and considered way to support clients in achieving their objectives as expeditiously and efficiently as is possible.
Eileen’s personal areas of expertise include employment law, discrimination, unfair/wrongful dismissal, discipline and grievance investigations and advice, redundancy and restructure, TUPE, employment tribunals, drafting and auditing of contracts and staff handbooks, work place mediation.
Eileen is also Vice Chair of the Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce and also acts as a Governor on two school boards in the Solihull area.
Carina Jheeta
Employment Solicitor
Experienced Solicitor with a demonstrated history of representing both Claimants and Respondents.Carina is skilled in drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements, director's service agreements and employee handbooks. Experienced in advising both Claimants and Respondents with disciplinary and grievance issues as well as representing in the Employment Tribunal; drafting Tribunal documents and complying with Tribunal directions.Strong legal professional with a Legal Practice Course from…
Carina Jheeta
Employment Solicitor
Experienced Solicitor with a demonstrated history of representing both Claimants and Respondents.
Carina is skilled in drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements, director's service agreements and employee handbooks. Experienced in advising both Claimants and Respondents with disciplinary and grievance issues as well as representing in the Employment Tribunal; drafting Tribunal documents and complying with Tribunal directions.
Strong legal professional with a Legal Practice Course from Birmingham City University LLB Law degree and Cilex qualification.
Sarah Coyne
Office Manager
As the Office Manager for our niche employment law firm, Sarah is the backbone of the business, providing support in the roles of receptionist, legal secretary, administrator and assistant.She plays an integral role in the day to day running of the office and is the main support for all our fee earners at the firm.
Sarah Coyne
Office Manager
As the Office Manager for our niche employment law firm, Sarah is the backbone of the business, providing support in the roles of receptionist, legal secretary, administrator and assistant.
She plays an integral role in the day to day running of the office and is the main support for all our fee earners at the firm.
Angela Richards
HR Partner
Angela has headed up Schofield HR for 8 years, providing clients with support, guidance and direction with all of their HR matters. For this role she utilises her past knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within a variety of industries. She is an accomplished HR Director with several years experience of working at Board level, within multi-site organisations, having responsibility for all people-based activity from both a strategic and operational perspective. During this time…
Angela Richards
HR Partner
Angela has headed up Schofield HR for 8 years, providing clients with support, guidance and direction with all of their HR matters. For this role she utilises her past knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within a variety of industries.
She is an accomplished HR Director with several years experience of working at Board level, within multi-site organisations, having responsibility for all people-based activity from both a strategic and operational perspective. During this time she was responsible for the successful delivery of multiple change management projects, whilst ensuring a strong commercial focus was adhered to.
Jo Jinks
HR Partner
An experienced Director level HR professional with over 24 years of experience in Human Resources. Working directly with Clients to deliver common sense HR solutions that are both operationally and strategically focused. Jo has experience of working in a number of sectors, including distribution, manufacturing, technology, utilities and education to name but a few. Chartered Member of the CIPD.
Jo Jinks
HR Partner
An experienced Director level HR professional with over 24 years of experience in Human Resources. Working directly with Clients to deliver common sense HR solutions that are both operationally and strategically focused.
Jo has experience of working in a number of sectors, including distribution, manufacturing, technology, utilities and education to name but a few.
Chartered Member of the CIPD.
Alexandra Myers
HR Associate
An experienced HR professional with over 20 years experience. Experienced with forging strong relationships with Heads of Departments, Managers and staff, advising on HR processes, support and advice on employment related matters including but not limited to: redundancy, restructures, performance management, long term sickness, investigation and disciplinary matters, recruitment and assessment centres etc.Advanced Professional Diploma in Employment Law in 2009.
Alexandra Myers
HR Associate
An experienced HR professional with over 20 years experience. Experienced with forging strong relationships with Heads of Departments, Managers and staff, advising on HR processes, support and advice on employment related matters including but not limited to: redundancy, restructures, performance management, long term sickness, investigation and disciplinary matters, recruitment and assessment centres etc.
Advanced Professional Diploma in Employment Law in 2009.