4-month contract with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of appeals, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submission.
  
• Represent the organization at tribunal hearings, confidently attending and presenting cases.
  
• Prepare detailed written submissions, statements, and evidence bundles.
  
• Participate in key tribunal processes, including Telephone Case Management Hearings (TCMH) and full hearings.
  
• Arrange and attend mediations, including Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution (JADR) sessions.
  
• Engage with all parties to facilitate fair and effective resolutions.
  
• Provide advice and guidance on mediation processes and dispute resolution strategies.
  
• Support early resolution of disputes to minimize the need for formal hearings.
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience handling tribunals, appeals, and mediation processes.
  
• Practical experience attending hearings, including TCMH, JADR, mediations, and full tribunal hearings.
  
• Experience managing a varied caseload independently.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification (law, public administration, or related field preferred).
  
• Relevant professional training in tribunals, mediation, or dispute resolution (desirable).
  
• Accreditation or experience in mediation (advantageous).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• DBS Required.
  
• Fully remote role.
  
• Bi-weekly schedule.
  
• The role closes on 8th June 2026, apply ASAP.