- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements
Advocacy Solicitor / Barrister - Liverpool - Up to £50,000 - REF 941801AF
A leading Legal 500 firm in the North West is seeking a Solicitor / Barrister to join its highly regarded Advocacy department in Liverpool. Following continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an ambitious advocate keen to develop within a structured, supportive and high-performing in-house advocacy team.
This is a standout opportunity for a Solicitor / Barrister with a genuine interest in advocacy, with full support available for Solicitors seeking Higher Rights of Audience and long-term progression in this specialist area in Liverpool.
The Role:
- Conduct advocacy at hearings, including interlocutory applications and trials
- Advise case handlers on complex legal and procedural issues
- Draft and review pleadings, applications and key legal documents
- Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and responsibility
- Support internal knowledge sharing and deliver training sessions
- Work closely with senior advocates to develop technical and courtroom skills
- Contribute to efficient case progression and strong client outcomes
- This is a strong development role within a growing specialist advocacy function
About You:
- Qualified Barrister or Solicitor
- Confident advocate with experience in hearings and/or trials
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage a complex and varied workload
- Highly organised with excellent time management
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Motivated, professional and commercially aware
- Genuine interest in developing an advocacy career
Benefits:
- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
- 25 days plus bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Company Pension
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear progression
- Strong training and development opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Alice Ferguson Retained Consultant
INDAF2
Direct Dial:
0161 826 3140 Mobile:
07496 800 407
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