Employment Law Advocate

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

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. The role allows for field-based work and includes managing cases within Employment Tribunals. Candidates should possess advocacy experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to balance work and life while representing clients in legal matters.

Benefits

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience with representation in employment tribunal cases.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage cases independently.
• Capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review claims against clients in Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunals and hearings.
• Prepare and manage cases for trials in court.
• Assess client cases and manage risks.
• Present legal arguments relevant to client interests.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Employment law experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in law

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