Litigation Consultant

Job Type: Full Time, 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.