Senior Litigation Executive

Senior Litigation Executive

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Senior Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law.

We are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual with Employment Law experience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation. The role requires you to assist 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.

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.

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.

In order to be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have the following:

· Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC)

· A real commitment to helping clients through a difficult time.

· A positive approach to a busy workload and team work.

· A genuine passion for employment law and high attention to detail

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