Litigation Consultant

Job Purpose
To be responsible to the Field Litigation Manager, who reports to the Head of Field Litigation, for 
assisting our members when they receive employment tribunal claims by assuming conduct of cases 
from drafting documents, visiting clients, preparing cases for hearing and representing clients in 
hearings. 

Job Overview
We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct 
employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work 
closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive team and Senior Leadership 
team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are 
looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with
the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings,
disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.
• To work within the Successflow case management system and undertake the case preparation tasks
assigned. This may include case preparation, which can be from approval of the ET3 Response, or
any such point as the case is allocated to you, until conclusion of the case at Tribunal.
• Make early and prompt contact with clients to notify the conduct of the case and to advise and take
instructions from clients and witnesses at a client visit.
• To advise clients and witnesses of the Tribunal procedure and what they can expect during the
hearing.
• Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and to draft appropriate applications or responses
on behalf of clients for their approval.
• Prepare any reports for the insurer in respect of any claims as may be required.
• Advising clients on the merits of any claims and the prospects of successfully defending claims.
• To the possible settlement of claims and to provide appropriate advice and guidance at all times
during the conduct of a case.
• To liaise with the Litigation Manager and Insurance Claims Team on any cases, in particular
indemnified cases, where there are concerns about the prospects of success.
• Conduct any conciliation or settlement negotiations on behalf of the client, in accordance with the
client’s instructions.
• Visiting clients either at their premises/offices or at the Group’s Head Office and/or Regional
Offices.
• Identify witnesses and assist in the preparation, drafting and finalising of witness statements or
evidence in chief for hearing.
• Complete preparation of trial bundles or documents in the appropriate or agreed format for the final
hearing.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as 
necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the 
organisation.
The role will involve travel throughout the United Kingdom in the course of your duties, to visit clients 
and to undertake hearings. 
You may also be required to attend Tribunal User Group or Employment Law Seminars and meetings 
from time to time. These may be outside of normal office hours. 

What you Bring to the Team
• Grit, determination and will to succeed.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Have an approachable and diplomatic manner
• Able to influence and motivate others
• Able to work as part of an extended team

Why Join our Team?
This is a highly exciting role within the UK’s leading provider of HR and Employment Law services. 
Our culture is incredibly driven and supportive and takes employee welfare seriously with a strong 
emphasis on rewarding success. You will be working with a great team of colleagues. Next to this, we 
offer you a competitive salary, training, career development and a dynamic approach to work.