Employment Tribunal Advocate

Keelys LLP; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Office day allocation

Job summary

Keelys LLP is seeking an Employment Tribunal Advocate to defend tribunal claims, draft responses, and represent clients at full hearings. Most hearings occur online, with in-person attendance across the country when needed.

A strong grasp of UK employment law is essential, and UK solicitor or barrister status is preferred but not mandatory if you have the requisite advocacy skills. The role offers remote working with a one-day-a-week office presence for commuters, or one day per month if you

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in employment tribunals, including full hearings.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Solicitor or barrister qualification in the UK preferred, but knowledge of employment law and advocacy skills alone may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Defend tribunal claims, from drafting the response to representing clients at full hearings.
• Most hearings will be online, with attendance at tribunals across the country when required.

Skills

Employment tribunal advocacy

Employment law knowledge

Client representation

Education

UK solicitor or barrister qualification (preferred)

Job description

Keelys provides a full range of legal services to SMEs, charities and churches. The employment department has over 400 retained clients across the country including The Works, a large employment agency and several church denominations.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Employment Tribunal Advocate. The role involves defending tribunal claims from drafting the response to representing clients at full hearings. Most hearings will be on line but attendance at tribunals across the country will be necessary when required.

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in employment tribunals, including full hearings
• A solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Qualification as a solicitor or barrister in the United Kingdom is preferred but we would be open to someone who has the necessary knowledge of employment law and advocacy skills without a formal qualification

What we offer

• Remote working - we would ask for 1 day a week in the office if you live within commuting distance and just 1 day a month if not