Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law in Manchester. This role involves managing cases in Employment Tribunals and requires strong advocacy skills. The position offers great flexibility with home working options and is ideal for those aiming for a better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cases within the Employment Tribunal.
• Ability to prepare cases and manage trials.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review claims against clients in the Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunals and hearings.
• Prepare cases and present legal arguments.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Representation in employment tribunal cases

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional qualification

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