Employment Law Advocate in Penygroes

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

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in the UK seeks an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law. This field-based role involves managing tribunal cases and providing representation. Ideal candidates are confident advocates with direct employment law experience and excellent communication skills. This opportunity supports flexible work arrangements, allowing for improved work-life balance.

Benefits

Work from home flexibility

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in employment tribunal cases.
• Ability to manage cases autonomously and under pressure.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare cases for Employment Tribunal.
• Represent clients in hearings and contested cases.
• Assess risks and manage client interests in legal arguments.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Experience in employment law

Good communication skills

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Our client, a true market leader in their field, is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising in employment law to join their field-based team. 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 represent clients within employment tribunal cases. This role is suitable for a qualified Advocate seeking 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, with 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 the 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, including 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.