Advocate Solicitor / Barrister - Liverpool - Up to £50,000 - REF 941383AF
A leading Legal 500 firm in the North West is seeking a Barrister or qualified Solicitor to join its highly regarded Advocacy department. 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 legal professional 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.
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' holiday + bank holidays
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Private medical insurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Company pension scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Support with Higher Rights of Audience
* Clear progression within a growing Advocacy department
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and 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
Email: Alice.Ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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