Employment Tribunal Advocate

EQUALS ONE LIMITED; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Commission on new clients

Private medical insurance

Optical and dental reimbursement

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Discretionary sick pay

Friendly family-run environment

Job summary

EQUALS ONE LIMITED in Ripponden, Halifax is seeking an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join our legal services team. You will manage Employment Tribunal cases from instruction to conclusion and represent clients at hearings, reporting to the Senior Advocate and Managing Director.

The role requires proven tribunal advocacy, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience representing clients at Employment Tribunals.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and tribunal procedures.
• Experience managing tribunal cases independently from start to finish.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional and approachable with commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.
• Represent clients at hearings and case management hearings.
• Prepare tribunal documents, witness statements and hearing bundles.
• Advise clients on case merits, risks and settlement options.
• Negotiate and conclude settlements.
• Liaise with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Employment Tribunals, solicitors and others.
• Manage tribunal deadlines and ensure procedural requirements are met.
• Keep clients informed and maintain records on the case management system.
• Support colleagues within the legal services team when required.

Skills

Tribunal advocacy

Employment law knowledge

Case management

Advocacy & negotiation

Organisational skills

Client service

Team player

Job description

Location: Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45k to £50k per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, office-based
Contract: Permanent

About us

We are an established, family-run business providing specialist employment law, human resources and health and safety support to businesses across the UK.

With 18 years in business and around 560 clients, we have built our reputation on providing professional, practical and responsive advice. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive and going the extra mile for our clients.

We have a friendly, inclusive working environment, a hands-on management team and a genuine commitment to providing a personal service.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join our existing legal services team in Ripponden, Halifax.

This is an opportunity for someone with proven tribunal advocacy experience who can hit the ground running, manage their own caseload and make an immediate contribution to the team.

Reporting to the Senior Advocate and ultimately the Managing Director, you will manage Employment Tribunal cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including representing clients at hearings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.
• Representing clients at preliminary hearings, case management hearings and final hearings.
• Preparing tribunal documentation, witness statements, evidence and hearing bundles.
• Advising clients on case merits, risks, potential outcomes and settlement options.
• Negotiating and concluding settlements where appropriate.
• Liaising with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Employment Tribunals, solicitors and other parties.
• Managing tribunal deadlines and ensuring all procedural requirements are met.
• Keeping clients informed and maintaining accurate records on our case management system.
• Supporting colleagues within the legal services team when required.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and experienced in employment tribunal advocacy.

You will need:

• Proven experience of personally representing clients at Employment Tribunals.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and tribunal procedures.
• Experience of managing tribunal cases independently from preparation through to conclusion.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A professional, approachable manner and a commitment to providing excellent client service.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.

You do not need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister, but previous hands-on Employment Tribunal advocacy experience is essential.

What We Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Commission on new clients introduced to the business.
• Private medical insurance through Vitality, including death in service benefit after probation.
• Optical and dental cost reimbursement of up to £400 per year after probation.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts on products, services and holidays after probation.
• Discretionary sick pay scheme after probation.
• A friendly, supportive working environment within an established family-run business.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, office-based position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Additional hours may occasionally be required, along with travel to Employment Tribunals and overnight stays where necessary.

A three-month probationary period applies.