Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Bristol; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment law consultancy is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant to join their field-based team. The role involves managing employment tribunal cases and requires strong advocacy experience. Candidates should be confident, legally qualified with experience in tribunal settings, and possess excellent communication skills. This position allows for a work-from-home arrangement while ensuring high standards of client service.

Qualifications

• Direct employment law experience is essential.
• Experience representing clients in employment tribunal cases is necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunals and hearings.
• Prepare cases and conduct trials in court.
• Assess client cases and manage risks, including cost implications.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Legal qualification

Employment law experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a true market leader in their field, is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising in employment law to join their field-based team. The successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work from home and represent clients within employment tribunal cases. It is suitable for a qualified Advocate seeking improved work-life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, with direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients, and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.
• Representing clients in Tribunals and hearings and contested cases at tribunal.
• Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court.
• Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications.
• Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant.

Person Specification

• Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law.
• Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases.
• Professional qualification preferred but not essential.
• Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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