Litigation Field Consultant

Field Consultant – Litigation

Field Based

Job Overview

The role requires you to effectively a portfolio of Tribunal cases across the full range of employment law issues. 

Day-to-Day 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.

What you Bring to the Team

·       Good advocacy experience in ET, has ideally handled over 20 cases.

·       Demonstrable evidence of ability to handle all types of Employment Tribunal case.

·       Relevant professional qualification or degree, legal background is preferred but not essential.

·       Mobile, can undertake cases around UK, holds valid driving licence.

·       A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure.