Graduate Litigation Executive

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Healthcare cash plan

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

On-site gym

Profit sharing

Pension & life insurance

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. is partnering with a leading HR & Employment Law services provider to recruit a Graduate Litigation Executive based in Hinckley. The role offers hands-on litigation experience handling Employment Tribunal matters from early conciliation to resolution.

The ideal candidate is an LPC graduate with an Employment Law elective, strong communication skills, and a drive to develop practical legal expertise within a busy team, office-based with a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• An LPC graduation (or equivalent professional legal qualification).
• Demonstrable interest in Employment Law (e.g., module or elective).
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to maintain relationships with staff and corporate clients.
• Positive attitude toward continuous learning and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and robust arguments for ET matters.
• Manage interlocutory matters and prepare court bundles.
• Represent clients in early conciliation and ET preliminary hearings.
• Advise clients on tribunal risks and maintain proactive communication.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements.
• Identify case risks and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

LPC graduation

Job description

Graduate Litigation Executive - Employment Law

Location: Hinckley
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Ideal candidate: LPC Graduates with an Employment Law elective/module

Are you an LPC graduate looking to launch your legal career with hands-on litigation experience and a clear pathway for professional progression?

Portfolio is proud to exclusively represent a leading HR & Employment Law services provider in their search for a Litigation Executive. Sitting within a busy, highly established team, this office-based role offers the perfect environment to transition your academic knowledge into practical expertise.

You will guide corporate clients through the complexities of Employment Tribunal claims, managing cases from early conciliation through to resolution.

The Role & Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Graduate Litigation Executive, you will handle office-based representation and case management for a variety of Employment Tribunal (ET) matters. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Pleadings & Arguments: Drafting and entering robust pleadings, ensuring all relevant legal arguments are clearly presented.
• Case Preparation: Managing interlocutory matters in accordance with tribunal rules, including handling document disclosure and meticulously preparing court bundles.
• Advocacy & Representation: Effectively representing clients in early conciliation matters and attending ET preliminary hearings as required.
• Client Advisory: Providing clear, appropriate advice to business owners regarding tribunal risks and maintaining strong, proactive communication.
• Settlement Negotiations: Evaluating case merits, negotiating settlements, and drafting formal settlement agreements on behalf of clients.
• Risk Management: Following strict departmental operating procedures and identifying potential case risks ("red flags") early.
• Commercial Support: Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to identify opportunities for additional consultancy revenue and hit lead-generation targets.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented, and confident individual who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment. To be successful, you must have:

• Qualifications: An LPC graduation (or equivalent professional legal qualification).
• Knowledge: A demonstrable, keen interest in Employment Law (such as choosing an Employment Law module or elective during your studies).
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to maintain strong working relationships with staff and corporate clients.
• Drive: A positive attitude toward continuous learning, active participation in internal training days, and excellent time-management skills.

What's in it for You? (Benefits & Perks)

Our client is dedicated to employee development and well-being, offering a top-tier corporate benefits package:

Work-Life Balance & Health

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (increasing after 2 and 5 years' service).
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering you and your children.
• Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years' service) & Contractual Sick Pay.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a Free On-site Gym.

Financial Rewards & Future Planning

• Profit Share Scheme and a holiday season bonus (after 3 years' service).
• Pension Plan & Life Insurance (with increased employer contributions after 5 and 7 years).
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Regular company incentives and exclusive corporate discount schemes.

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.