Barrister / Solicitor Advocate

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke is recruiting for Barrister / Solicitor Advocate roles in Manchester with hybrid working. Salary from £85,000+, depending on experience; employed opportunities available.

The work focuses on personal injury, clinical negligence and related costs, requiring practising rights and civil litigation experience. You will prepare for hearings, advise on evidence and strategy, and collaborate with the legal team on underlying claims.

Qualifications

• Experience as barrister or solicitor advocate with civil litigation and advocacy.
• Around five years' relevant experience is a guide.
• Clear written advice, persuasive advocacy and sound procedural judgement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct hearings and advocacy.
• Advise on evidence and case strategy.
• Settle documents and work with lawyers responsible for underlying claims.

Skills

Court advocacy

Written advice

Civil litigation

Advocacy experience

Education

Barrister qualification or Solicitor Advocate

Job description

Barrister / Solicitor Advocate | Manchester | Hybrid | £85,000+

CapeClarke is recruiting for approximately eight employed advocacy opportunities in Manchester. These roles combine court advocacy with written advice and litigation support. Hybrid working is available; salary from £85,000, depending on experience.

The work is suited to an experienced civil practitioner, with a focus on personal injury, clinical negligence and related costs issues. You will prepare for and conduct hearings, advise on evidence and case strategy, settle documents and work with the lawyers responsible for the underlying claims.

You should be a barrister or solicitor advocate with appropriate practising rights and experience of civil litigation and advocacy. Around five years’ relevant experience is a guide. Clear written advice, persuasive advocacy and sound procedural judgement are essential.

The opportunity suits a practitioner interested in employed practice and close involvement in the preparation of cases. Court attendance and travel requirements will be discussed alongside the hybrid arrangements. The salary will reflect the level and breadth of your advocacy experience.