In brief
This litigation consultant role involves managing employment law cases and representing client interests within tribunal settings. The work focuses on preparing legal arguments, reviewing case documentation and conducting trials to ensure high standards of service for clients.
Best for
Experienced advocates or HR professionals with tribunal representation background
Non-negotiable
Full valid driving licence required
Worth knowing
Requires travel across the UK in addition to field-based work
What you need
Required
Advocacy
Strongly implied by the listing
Employment tribunal representation
Strongly implied by the listing
Employment law knowledge
Strongly implied by the listing
Driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Working under pressure
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Professional qualification
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Review allocated tribunal claims
Clearly stated in the job description.
Represent clients in court
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare legal cases
Clearly stated in the job description.
Assess case risks
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
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 47475BG25R41 The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
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