Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. The role involves managing Tribunal cases, with flexibility to work from home. Ideal candidates will have advocacy experience and communicate effectively. This position offers a chance to improve work-life balance while providing legal representation for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cases in Employment Tribunal settings.
• Confidence in representing clients and presenting arguments.
• Ability to prepare and handle cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review claims against clients and prepare cases for tribunal.
• Represent clients in tribunals and hearings.
• Assess client cases and manage associated risks.

Skills

Employment law experience

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

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 specializing in employment law to join their field-based team. Experienced in Advocacy, 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 within employment tribunal cases. This role 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 the 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 hearing 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