Employment Law Advocate

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

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. This role involves managing employment tribunal cases, offering a chance for remote work with a focus on work-life balance. Candidates should have advocacy experience, confidence, and legal qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing claims, representing clients, and providing comprehensive case assessments.

Qualifications

• Recognized experience in employment tribunal cases.
• Ability to work independently and manage cases.
• Skilled in preparing cases and representing clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare claims for Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in Tribunal hearings.
• Provide risk assessments for client cases.
• Prepare and run trials in court.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Direct employment law experience

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.