Employment Tribunal Advocate

Employment Tribunal Advocate
Location: Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45k to £50k per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, office-based
Contract: Permanent
About us
Elcons Employment Law Consultants Limited is an established, family-run business providing specialist employment law, human resources and health and safety support to businesses across the UK.
With 18 years in business and around 560 clients, we have built our reputation on providing professional, practical and responsive advice. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive and going the extra mile for our clients.
We have a friendly, inclusive working environment, a hands-on management team and a genuine commitment to providing a personal service.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join our existing legal services team in Ripponden, Halifax.
This is an opportunity for someone with proven tribunal advocacy experience who can hit the ground running, manage their own caseload and make an immediate contribution to the team.
Reporting to the Senior Advocate and ultimately the Managing Director, you will manage Employment Tribunal cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including representing clients at hearings.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.
* Representing clients at preliminary hearings, case management hearings and final hearings.
* Preparing tribunal documentation, witness statements, evidence and hearing bundles.
* Advising clients on case merits, risks, potential outcomes and settlement options.
* Negotiating and concluding settlements where appropriate.
* Liaising with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Employment Tribunals, solicitors and other parties.
* Managing tribunal deadlines and ensuring all procedural requirements are met.
* Keeping clients informed and maintaining accurate records on our case management system.
* Supporting colleagues within the legal services team when required.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and experienced in employment tribunal advocacy.
You will need:
* Proven experience of personally representing clients at Employment Tribunals.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and tribunal procedures.
* Experience of managing tribunal cases independently from preparation through to conclusion.
* Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* A professional, approachable manner and a commitment to providing excellent client service.
* The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
You do not need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister, but previous hands-on Employment Tribunal advocacy experience is essential.
What We Offer
* Salary of £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
* 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
* Commission on new clients introduced to the business.
* Employee referral incentive scheme.
* Private medical insurance through Vitality, including death in service benefit after probation.
* Optical and dental cost reimbursement of up to £400 per year after probation.
* Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee discounts on products, services and holidays after probation.
* Discretionary sick pay scheme after probation.
* A friendly, supportive working environment within an established family-run business.
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time, office-based position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Additional hours may occasionally be required, along with travel to Employment Tribunals and overnight stays where necessary.
A three-month probationary period applies.
Apply
If you are an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate looking to join a well-established, client-focused business where your expertise will be valued, apply now with your current CV outlining your relevant tribunal advocacy experience.
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