Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. The role involves managing clients' cases in Employment Tribunals, working from home and traveling as required. Ideal candidates will have advocacy experience, good communication skills, and a solid understanding of employment law. This position offers a chance to improve work-life balance while representing clients effectively in legal settings.

Qualifications

• Experienced in advocacy with a focus on employment law.
• Proven track record in representing clients in employment tribunal cases.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage client cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review claims against clients in the Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunal hearings and contested cases.
• Prepare and run trials, including drafting pleadings and documents.
• Assess client cases and manage risks, including cost implications.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Employment law knowledge

Good 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 a 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 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.
• 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.
• Represent 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.