Employment Tribunal Advocate — Lead Case Manager

Equals One Ltd; Ripponden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Optical and dental reimbursement

Employee discounts

Commission on new clients

Employee referral incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Elcons Employment Law Consultants Limited in Ripponden 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, drawing on strong knowledge of UK employment law.

This office-based role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with potential travel to tribunals. A three-month probation applies and a supportive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Note: you do not need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister.

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 experience

UK employment law knowledge

Case management

Advocacy and negotiation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Professional client service

Independent worker in a team

Job description

Elcons Employment Law Consultants Limited in Ripponden 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, drawing on strong knowledge of UK employment law.

This office-based role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with potential travel to tribunals. A three-month probation applies and a supportive team environment is offered.