Employment Law Advocate

Overview

Our client, a true market leader in their field, is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law to join their field-based team. The successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK and will have advocacy experience.

This is an opportunity to work from home and represent clients in employment tribunal cases. It is suitable for a qualified Advocate seeking improved work-life balance or a HR professional who has represented company interests in a Tribunal setting.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate, and legally qualified, with direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams, and the Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients, and we are seeking someone with excellent communication skills and high professional standards.

• Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive, preparing the case, approving drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises, and bundles of documents.
• Representing clients in Tribunals and hearings and contested cases at tribunal.
• Preparation of cases, write-up, and running trials in court.
• Provide a clear assessment of client cases and identify and manage risks to the client, including cost implications.
• Representing client interests wholly and presenting all relevant legal arguments.

• Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law.
• Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases.
• Professional qualification preferred but not essential.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and be able to work with autonomy and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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