Employment Tribunal Advocate – Independent Case Lead

Elcons; Halifax; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Commission on new clients

Employee referral incentive

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

Optical and dental reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Discretionary sick pay

Family-run environment

Job summary

Elcons Employment Law Consultants Limited, based in Ripponden, Halifax, is seeking an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join its legal services team. The role involves handling cases from instruction to hearing, representing clients at tribunals and advising on outcomes.

You will report to the Senior Advocate and Managing Director, manage your own caseload, and contribute to a friendly, family-run business with a focus on personal service and client satisfaction.

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, approachable manner and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Tribunal advocacy

Employment law

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Job description

Elcons Employment Law Consultants Limited, based in Ripponden, Halifax, is seeking an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join its legal services team. The role involves handling cases from instruction to hearing, representing clients at tribunals and advising on outcomes.

You will report to the Senior Advocate and Managing Director, manage your own caseload, and contribute to a friendly, family-run business with a focus on personal service and client satisfaction.