Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Senior Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role you will be dealing with case preperation before Employment tribunal, working on behalf of Business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles,witness statements etc. You must be educated to LPC, have Litigation experience - handling full process for your own caseload. Employment law knowledge is desirable due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge of Employment law across all industries, and amazing progression opportunies. This role will also support SQE qualification as it will count towards Legal work experience.
Job Purpose
To assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings.
Job Purpose
To assist our clients with Early Conciliation and Tribunal matters by assuming conduct, from advising
on merits of a case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as completing telephone
preliminary hearings.
Job Overview
We are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual, preferably with employment law
experience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation.
The ideal candidate will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team
environment. The focus is on great client service, along with a firm commercial approach, and we are
looking for someone with excellent communication skills to provide that.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Reviewing Tribunal and Early Conciliation matters including complex open track matters
* Drafting of responses, witness statements and relevant applications
* Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and creation of bundles
* Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants' representatives and clients
* Discussing merits of a case and achieving commercially favourable settlements
* Working alongside and supporting corporate clients as a dedicated Litigation Executive
* Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone
What you Bring to the Team
* Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC)
* A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time
* A positive approach to a busy workload and team work
* A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detail
Benefits
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday
Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service
Contractual sick pay
Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
Pension Plan and Life Insurance
Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
Profit share scheme
Season ticket loan scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Free On-site Gym
Company incentives, access to discount schemes
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