Employment Law Advocate

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

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant to manage cases in Employment Tribunal across the UK. The successful candidate will have strong advocacy skills, ideally within employment law, and will represent clients in tribunal hearings. This role offers flexibility with a potential for remote work, making it ideal for legal professionals seeking autonomy and an improved work-life balance. Strong communication skills and a professional attitude are essential for success.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Direct employment law experience is essential for the role.
• Advocacy skills with experience in tribunal settings are required.
• Professionally qualified individuals are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare legal cases for Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunal hearings and contested cases.
• Prepare and manage legal documents effectively.
• Assess client cases to identify risks and manage costs.
• Present legal arguments to protect client interests.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Legal qualifications

Communication skills

Client representation

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.