Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Reading; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. This field-based role allows for home working, requiring direct representation in employment tribunal cases. Ideal for qualified Advocates or HR professionals, the position emphasizes strong communication skills, autonomy, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience within employment law.
• Direct experience in representing clients at tribunals.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review claims in Employment Tribunal and prepare cases.
• Represent clients in hearings and trials.
• Provide clear assessments of client cases.

Skills

Advocacy experience

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 specializing 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 a fantastic opportunity to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. It is ideal for a qualified Advocate seeking improved work life balance, or an 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.
• Represent clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal.
• Prepare cases, write up and run trials in court.
• Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications.
• Represent client interests wholly and present 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.