Trainee Litigation Consultant

As Trainee Litigation Consultant you will support clients when they receive Workplace Relations Commission complaints and Labour Court appeal papers. You will take ownership of each case and be responsible for drafting responses, visiting clients and preparing cases for hearing when required.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has starting their FE1 exams and looking to gain invaluable knowledge and experience within a global consultancy. This is not a major requirement

Key Responsibilities

Review employment law claims and drafting appropriate initial responses as required
Support clients with mediation / conciliation matters in the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court
Notify the client of conduct of the case, provide advice and take instructions from clients
Visit clients as required to include offsite at their premises/offices throughout Ireland
Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and draft appropriate responses on behalf of clients for their approval for submission
Support with the preparation of booklets or documents in the appropriate or agreed format in preparation for hearing
Identify witnesses and liaise with witnesses, where required
Correspond with the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court, claimants' representatives, and clients etc
Achieve commercially favourable settlements for the client, as appropriate
Attending and conducting WRC hearings, where appropriate
Conducting case reviews
Prepare and complete all administrative tasks associated with client cases
Support the Litigation Liaison Officer, providing cover during periods of leave, taking ownership of onboarding clients to the department, liaising with relevant stakeholders, collating relevant reports and managing the Tribunal Navigator engagement & reporting
Assist with and attend training sessions, where required
Demonstrate commercial knowledge of the Company's range of services and products and to be able to discuss these with clients as appropriate
To proactively assist in the retention of existing clients and to promote new business by obtaining referrals for new clients
Responsible for ensuring that the requisite knowledge of employment law and technical skills is of the standard required to be able to carry out the work and to the standards as outlined in this job description
Attend any company of the Group offices throughout United Kingdom and Ireland as required by management

What you bring to the team

Knowledge of the WRC / Labour Court process is desirable
Experience of reviewing and processing claims
Third Level Qualification in Law / Employment Law / Human Resources / Industrial Relations
A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management skills
Attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
A dynamic and flexible approach to work, as well as the ability to work under pressure

Benefits

25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday
Perkbox discounts
Holidays increase after 2 and 5 years' service
Profit share scheme
Company incentives, access to discount schemes

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position