The IWGB is proud to announce that it is currently hiring a new Legal Department Co-ordinator! There is a full job description along with an introduction of the IWGB in the link. To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to Jon Katona (IWGB Vice-President) at jonkatona@iwgb.co.uk.

Deadline for applications: 12.00 (noon), Saturday 4 February 2017.

Please also include the details of two professional references.

The role

The main responsibilities of the post are to:

• ensure union members are allocated to a case worker when they have a case
• manage a case load of grievances, disciplinaries and (when sufficiently experienced) employment tribunals
• guide a maximum of two volunteer caseworker(s) through cases and ensure the quality of training and legal work in the department
• provide regular legal surgeries/advice clinics to the public on employment law matters
• prepare tribunal claims and bundles, documentation etc.
• ensure the smooth operation of the IWGB Legal Department
• instruct barristers for Employment Tribunal cases
• communicate with and regularly update the union’s management about the work of the Legal Department
• maintain data management processes and keep members informed while acting in accordance with their needs
• undertake any other duties appropriate to the post and help other staff maintain the smooth running of the union’s head office.

Person specification

Essential

• Hold a law degree and have a good knowledge of UK employment law.

• Have extensive experience of employment-related case work.
• Grasp the IWGB’s approach and be personally committed to social justice and the improvement of working conditions.
• Have demonstrable supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Have good computer skills, including a knowledge of MS Office including Excel.
• Have a high level of personal organisation and an ability to deal with a demanding and stressful job.
• Be able to work independently and in a team.

Desirable

• Have a high level of spoken Spanish or a facility with another Southern-European language.
• Have been an active member of a union or have knowledge of the trade union movement.