Barrister Advocate

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Barrister Advocate Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Barrister Advocate to join our clients advocacy team.

  • Undertake advocacy requirements including interlocutory application hearings, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings.
  • Draft advice, pleadings, and skeleton arguments as required.
  • Stay up-to-date with procedural changes, case law, and legislation developments.

This role offers the chance to work with a growing company with Solicitor owner-managers. You will be part of the advocacy team, working closely with the Head of Advocacy (Partner/Barrister).

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Undertaking advocacy tasks that may arise, including but not limited to interlocutory application hearings, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings.
  2. Drafting tasks such as advice, pleadings, and skeleton arguments as needed.
  3. Staying current with procedural changes, case law, and legislation updates.

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A sound working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Resilience and the capacity to perform under pressure.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong academic achievement (minimum 2.1 at degree level and minimum Very Competent for the BPTC).
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems.

Salary: £50,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include:

  • 23 days holiday per year, rising to 26 days.
  • 3 holiday buy-backs per year after one year of service.
  • An extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals with all levels of qualification or experience.



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