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    Advocate

    • Salary:
      £70000 - £80000 per annum

    • Location:
      Manchester

    A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Barrister or Solicitor Advocate to join a progressive and growing Chambers operation within a highly regarded national legal business.

    This is an opportunity to join an innovative advocacy team operating in a chambers-style model, providing specialist advisory and advocacy services across a broad range of civil litigation matters. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of quality instructions, this role offers the chance to develop a varied and rewarding practice while contributing to the continued success of a modern, collaborative Chambers.

    Role Overview
    You will undertake a broad mix of advocacy and written work across core areas including personal injury, clinical negligence and costs litigation, with opportunities to work on civil liberties, housing disrepair and consumer litigation matters. The nature and complexity of instructions will reflect your level of experience, with exposure to substantial intermediate and multi-track work from the outset.

    Working as part of a supportive and collegiate team, you will benefit from experienced clerking support, structured mentoring, quality legal resources and a clear pathway for career progression.

    Key responsibilities will include:
     

    • Conducting court advocacy across a range of civil matters
    • Attending conferences and settling pleadings and other legal documents
    • Advising on litigation strategy and delivering high quality written work
    • Keeping abreast of developments in case law, procedure and legislation
    • Supporting and mentoring junior advocates and contributing to training initiatives
    • Playing a role in the continued growth and development of Chambers

    Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
    Applications are welcomed from qualified Barristers or Solicitor Advocates with 3-5 years’ relevant experience and a strong interest in developing a broad civil litigation practice.
    Candidates should have:

    • A current practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
    • Higher Rights of Audience, where applicable
    • Strong advocacy and drafting skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • A collaborative approach, alongside the ability to work autonomously
    • Strong attention to detail and sound procedural knowledge

    Experience in personal injury litigation is highly desirable, while exposure to housing disrepair, consumer litigation or civil liberties matters would be particularly advantageous.

    Those with pupil supervision experience, or an interest in undertaking supervisor training, are also encouraged to apply.

    What’s on Offer?

    • Salary in the region of £70,000 – £80,000 dependent on experience
    • Flexible working and genuine work/life balance
    • Remote working with managed nationwide travel
    • Travel and subsistence expenses covered
    • Practising certificate renewal paid for
    • No separate professional indemnity insurance required
    • Experienced clerking and mentoring support
    • High quality work with clear progression opportunities
    • A collaborative and forward-thinking Chambers environment at an exciting stage of growth

    Apply Now
    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious advocate seeking quality instructions, strong support and the opportunity to build a long-term practice within an innovative Chambers model.

    For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.

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