Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law to join their field-based team. This role involves managing tribunal cases and preparing legal arguments while allowing for remote work. Ideal candidates are legally qualified with advocacy experience in employment law, capable of working independently under pressure, and committed to high professional standards. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to assess client risks effectively and represent their interests in a tribunal setting.

Benefits

Work from home option

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law as a qualified Advocate.
• Direct employment law experience is essential.
• Ability to manage cases and assess client risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review claims in the Employment Tribunal with Litigation Executive support.
• Represent clients in hearings and contested cases.
• Prepare cases and conduct trials in court.
• Manage client risks, including cost implications.
• Present all relevant legal arguments.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Representation in employment tribunal cases

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

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.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have 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 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