Senior Litigation Executive

Portfolio is proud to be exclusively representing our award-winning, multinational HR & 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 due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge of Employment law across all industries, and amazing progression opportunities. This role will also support SQE qualification as it will count towards legal work experience.

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

We 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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