Employment Law Advocate

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing one of the UK's longest leading professional service providers for HR, Tax, Health and Safety and Reward. We are looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising in Employment Law to join their field-based team department within a vibrant, award-wining, fast growing organisation, who have incredible growth plans and are part of a Global Group.

This is fantastic opportunity to work for our client a true market leader, be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. A perfect 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. 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

• Provide appropriate advice to clients on Tribunal matters and maintain effective communications with clients.
• Enter proper pleadings, ensuring all relevant legal arguments are presented.
• Deal with interlocutory matters in accordance with Tribunal rules.
• Prepare cases in timely fashion.
• Effectively represent clients at hearings and contested cases at tribunal.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients as appropriate.
• Comply fully with underwriting / Claims Department requirements.
• Take responsibility for development of skills / knowledge through appropriate reading.
• Identify and manage risks to the client, Croner and the insurer.
• Ensures cases are "red flagged" to Croner management in line with company procedures.
• Provide clear and accurate assessment of prospects within company timescales to include an assessment of whether advice was taken and followed if required.
• Generate sales whenever opportunity arises.
• Ensure time is fully and accurately recorded.
• Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team.

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

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