Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Carlisle; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. In this remote role, you will manage tribunal cases, provide legal representation, and ensure high standards of service. Ideal candidates should have advocacy experience and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers a chance for a better work-life balance while making a significant impact in legal representation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tribunal cases and drafting legal documents.
• Direct employment law experience is required.
• Must possess a full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal.
• Prepare and run trials in court.
• Represent clients in hearings and manage risks.

Skills

Advocacy experience within employment law

Representation in employment tribunal cases

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional qualification in law

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 an opportunity to work from home and represent clients in 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. Candidates should be 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 clients, with an emphasis on good communication 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, including approving drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.
• Represent clients in Tribunals and in hearings and contested cases at tribunal.
• Prepare cases, write up and run trials in court.
• Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications.
• Represent client interests wholly and present all relevant legal arguments.

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 be able to work with autonomy and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.