Field Consultant – Litigation

Job Overview

The role requires you to effectively a portfolio of Tribunal cases across the full range of employment law issues. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

·         Provide appropriate advice to clients on Tribunal matters and maintain effective communications with clients.

·         Enter proper pleadings, ensuring all relevant legal arguments are presented.

·         Deal with interlocutory matters in accordance with Tribunal rules.

·         Prepare cases in timely fashion.

·         Effectively represent clients at hearings and contested cases at tribunal.

·         Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients as appropriate.

·         Comply fully with underwriting / Claims Department requirements.

·         Take responsibility for development of skills / knowledge through appropriate reading.

·         Identify and manage risks to the client, Croner and the insurer.

·         Ensures cases are “red flagged” to Croner management in line with company procedures.

·         Provide clear and accurate assessment of prospects within company timescales to include an assessment of whether advice was taken and followed if required.

·         Generate sales whenever opportunity arises.

·         Ensure time is fully and accurately recorded.

·         Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team.

What you Bring to the Team

·         Good advocacy experience in ET, has ideally handled over 20 cases.

·         Demonstrable evidence of ability to handle all types of Employment Tribunal case.

·         Relevant professional qualification or degree, legal background is preferred but not essential.

·         Mobile, can undertake cases around UK, holds valid driving licence.

·         A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure.