Employment Tribunal Advocate

Moorepay; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Bolton seeks an experienced Advocate specializing in employment law to join their dynamic Legal Team. This role involves representing clients in Employment Tribunal and other legal proceedings, ensuring case management excellence, and providing strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate must possess strong advocacy skills and a collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive team environment. Opportunities for complex case management will be part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law and advocacy.
• Ability to manage cases from inception to merits hearings.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal and EC proceedings.
• Manage complex cases with expert case management.
• Liaise with clients for resolution and negotiation of settlements.

Skills

Advocacy

Employment Law

Negotiation

Case Management

Job description

About the role

Are you an accomplished Advocate who thrives in the fast‑paced field of Employment Tribunals? Moorepay is looking for a confident, collaborative professional to join our outstanding Legal Team.

In this role, you’ll represent our clients in Early Conciliation, Employment Tribunal, and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings (including, occasionally, their Republic of Ireland equivalent). You’ll take ownership of cases from start to finish providing expert case management, strategic legal advice, and robust advocacy through to full merits hearings. The role will also support occasional advice on complex or high‑risk cases for front line Advice or HR consultants, requiring delivery of a clear brief to ensure thorough management.

We’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled in advocacy and employment law but also values team spirit. Our team is known for being tight‑knit, supportive, and collaborative.

Key Accountabilities

Support

• Liaison with clients and ACAS to resolve EC requests or assist in decision‑making on engagement in EC. The post holder will be required to manage such issues in the context of best outcomes for clients and insurers (where relevant) including assessment of costs, awards and exposure, plus negotiation and closure of settlements where indicated.
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