Employment Advocate

Sellick Partnership; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate

Travel to tribunals covered

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate/Employment Solicitor to join the established Advocacy Team in the Midlands. The role is highly hands-on, taking ownership of tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution and preparing for hearings with direct client engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a proven record of leading Employment Tribunal cases, strong advocacy at hearings, drafting ET1s/ET3s, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a substantial caseload of Employment Tribunal claims.

Skills

Employment Tribunal litigation

Advocacy at hearings

Case management

Legal drafting (ET1/ET3)

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership is working with a leading UK organisation to recruit an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate/Employment Solicitor to join its established Advocacy Team.

If you’re an Employment Solicitor who enjoys being at the sharp end of Tribunal work, this is an opportunity to lead on cases, manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy, rather than simply providing advisory support.

The Role

You’ll join an established Advocacy team dealing with specifically with Employment Tribunal matters that have progressed beyond the organisation’s general employment advice function.

The role is highly hands-on, with responsibility for taking ownership of Tribunal claims from the outset and progressing matters through to resolution.

You’ll manage a significant caseload, working closely with internal stakeholders and clients while preparing cases for hearings and representing clients where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to utilise their advocacy and litigation experience immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a substantial caseload of Employment Tribunal claims.
• Lead cases from initial instruction through to final hearing and resolution.
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunal hearings across the Midlands and wider UK.
• Draft and review ET1s, ET3s, pleadings, witness statements and other Tribunal documentation.
• Manage disclosure, evidence and preparation for hearings.
• Provide clear, practical advice on litigation strategy and prospects.
• Manage competing deadlines across a high-volume caseload.
• Work closely with the wider employment advice team as matters progress into Tribunal.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide confident representation throughout the Tribunal process.
• You will have to attend Tribunals in the Midlands once a week/two weeks – travel is covered.

About You

• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation.
• A proven track record of leading Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.
• Confident conducting advocacy at Tribunal hearings.
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, ET3s, witness statements and other Tribunal documentation.
• Comfortable managing a high-volume and fast-moving caseload independently.
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to deal directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Available for an initial 6-month full-time assignment.
• Ideally based in or around the Midlands, with flexibility to travel to Tribunal hearings.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive market rate – dependent on experience.
• Immediate opportunity to join an established Advocacy team.
• Significant volume and variety of Employment Tribunal work.
• Highly hands-on role with genuine ownership of cases.
• Opportunity to attend and conduct advocacy at Tribunal hearings.
• Work with an established UK organisation and experienced employment team.

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