SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Employment Law Advocate

The Portfolio Group
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Our client, a market leader in their field, is seeking an experienced Litigation Consultant specializing in employment law to join their field-based team.
  • The role requires managing cases across the UK, with a focus on employment tribunal representation, and offers the flexibility of working from home.
  • Candidates should have advocacy experience, particularly within employment law, and be confident, articulate, and legally qualified with direct employment law experience.
  • The position involves reviewing claims, preparing cases, and representing clients in tribunals, with an emphasis on high professional standards and communication skills.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should ideally have several years of relevant experience, though a specific number of years is not mentioned.

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK.

This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have 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 Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

  • 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 can work with autonomy and independently
  • Ability to work under pressure.

INDFIR

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.