Keoghs LLP – Solicitor Advocate / Barrister (Band 1)
About the role
Keoghs LLP is seeking a motivated solicitor to join our in‑house advocacy team. This role offers a unique opportunity to become a specialist advocate in a supportive and collaborative environment.
This is an opportunity to start a career in advocacy, working on a broad range of court and paperwork practice in defendant insurance work. You will join a friendly yet highly experienced team who will provide training and ongoing support. Long term, there is a clear and structured progression route in place, with the team having a proven track record of promoting from within.
Key responsibilities
* Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including pleadings, Stage 3 hearings, interlocutory hearings, small claims trials.
* Assist more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above.
* Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training/up‑dates for fee earners.
* Undertake client‑facing, product development tasks as required.
* Assist in the development of the in‑house advocacy team.
* Provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP.
* Training will be provided by more senior members of the team.
* Based in Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices and to court as required.
* Work‑from‑home available on a flexible / business‑need basis.
Qualifications
* If Barrister – Full practising certificate.
* If Solicitor – Higher Rights of Audience / Ability to demonstrate related experience / Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career.
* In either case NQ – 8 years call or PQE.
* Experience in insurance fraud, general PI, EL/PL and/or professional negligence an advantage.
* Strong A‑Levels and degree.
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing.
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
* Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Employee Resource Groups
* Employee Volunteering Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Tech Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Gym Flex*
* Access to Online Discount Sites
* Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
* Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfully completing probation.
Application details
Application Deadline: 12 December 2025
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Department: Legal
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
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