Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law to join their field-based team. This role offers the flexibility to work from home and requires advocacy experience to represent clients in tribunal cases. Ideal candidates are HR professionals or qualified Advocates seeking improved work-life balance. Responsibilities include managing cases, preparing documentation, and representing clients in hearings.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cases in the Employment Tribunal.
• Ability to prepare legal documents and represent clients.
• Driving license and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare claims for Employment Tribunal cases.
• Represent clients in hearings and contested cases.
• Assess client cases and manage associated risks.

Skills

Advocacy experience

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 within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK.

This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.

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