Senior Litigation Consultant

Job PurposeTo 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 telephoneWhat 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 team work• A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detailWhy Join our Team?This is a really great opportunity to assume full conduct of cases and get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and following something through to an outcome. There’s opportunity to develop your career further if you wish, but whatever your starting point, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and to feel that you are making a real difference