Employment Law Litigation Executive

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our HR & Employment Law client in their search for a Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. You will assist clients when they receive tribunal claims, offering advice and guidance and undertaking Litigation process, entering pleadings, presenting arguments, preparing bundles etc. We are looking for LPC graduates with a keen interest in Employment Law. This role sits within a busy, established team and business, offering clear progression pathways and continued development. If you have the relevant qualifications and EL knowledge ( Module / elective during studies), please apply today and we'll be in touch!

Job Overview

The role requires you to:

effectively undertake office-based representation in ET cases and early conciliation matters;
follow processes in relation to ET risk management;
attend ET preliminary hearings if / when required; and
maintain strong working relationships with staff and current / prospective clients.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Provides appropriate advice to clients on employment tribunal matters and maintains effective communications with clients.
Enters proper pleadings, ensuring all relevant legal arguments are presented.
Deals with interlocutory matters in accordance with tribunal rules, including disclosure and bundle preparation.
Complies fully with insurance / Claims Department requirements.
Complies with departmental tribunal operating and risk management procedures.
Undertakes risk assessment of cases raising red flags as required.
Negotiates settlements on behalf of clients as appropriate.
Effectively represents clients in early conciliation matters.
Drafts settlement agreements for clients as and when required.
Takes responsibility for development of skills / knowledge through appropriate reading.
Attends Company internal training days as required.
Provides support to sales and marketing colleagues as and when required to do so.
Remains alert to possibilities for securing additional consultancy revenue and achieves lead generation targets.
Manages time effectively to provide an effective and efficient service to clients.
Carries out any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team.

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