Employment Law Caseworker

Closing date: 23 Jun 2026

Salary and Location

• Band 3, London Spine points 33-29 or Regional Spine points 36-32
• London starting salary: £45,377 p.a. rising to £50,703 p.a.
• Regional starting salary: £42,105 p.a. rising to £46,348 p.a.
• PCS London or Region

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in employment law or relevant qualification in Law (from any common law jurisdiction).
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage legal issues.
• Commitment to the SRA Professional standards and behaviours.
• Qualifying Law degree or 2+ years experience in an employment law role.
• Experience actively participating in committees and teams, industrial relations and negotiations, project management, problem solving and decision making.
• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development.
• Commitment to undertake job‑related training working towards the completion of the SQE.
• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions.
• Employment rights, equality legislation, discrimination law and working practices.
• Knowledge of digital and IT applications in a trade union.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex legal issues.
• Ability to identify and set standards and priorities.
• Ability to provide timely advice and guidance.
• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work.
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS.
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions.

Responsibilities

• Delivering legal guidance and representation on employment law issues.
• Conducting legal research, drafting advice, claims and other legal documents.
• Providing support to senior colleagues on more complex matters.
• Assist members and reps in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
• Advise members and reps on wrongful termination and unfair dismissal claims.
• Provide support in legal research into past cases and documents.
• Draft and prepare claims or other legal documents.
• Provide support with legal advice to SMT, NEC, members.
• Keep up to date with new developments in employment legislation.
• Provide support with employment law briefings to PCS staff.
• Support the development of the union’s policy objectives including the PCS planning process.
• Support the delivery of the union’s Legal and Employment Rights strategy.
• Provide support in the union’s bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, learning and digital agendas.
• Provide advice to relevant committees, including preparing and presenting reports.
• Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested.
• Provide support to ensure digitalisation, information & communication methods are effectively implemented.
• Draft complex communications including briefs and reports.
• Communicate with members by supporting production of circulars and briefings, addressing meetings and conferences.
• Represent PCS and liaise with outside bodies.
• Advise in the handling of personal casework.
• Liaise with solicitors, internal and external bodies on handling of personal casework.
• Represent PCS or PCS members at official bodies such as employment tribunals, Civil Service Appeal Board.
• Maintain and improve own knowledge of developments in employment law and practice.
• Proactively promote team working.
• Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times.
• Provide assistance to team members.
• Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies.
• Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes.
• Implement and promote the PCS equal opportunities policy and adhere to the PCS Values.
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in health and safety at work.
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems.
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image.
• Comply with data protection legislation and PCS requirements for the protection of personal information.
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion.

Benefits

• Childcare and family support.
• Generous maternity/paternity leave.
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Generous staff benefits package.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

The role is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and upholding the SRA Professional standards and behaviours. PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.

All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Ref: 1126

Grade: Band 3, London or Region

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