OverviewPortfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-winning, multinational HR and 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 preparation 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. In return you will gain knowledge of Employment law across all industries and progression opportunities. This role will also support SQE qualification as it will count towards legal work experience.

Job PurposeTo assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses, exchanging witness statements, as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings.

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 OverviewWe 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 teamwork

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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