Barrister / Solicitor Advocate - Chambers

DWF Law LLP; Liverpool, Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Chambers in Liverpool seeks Barristers and Solicitor Advocates to join our expanding team, handling fee-earning work in Personal Injury and related areas. You will bill against targets while building relationships internally and externally, and participate in seminars and CSR initiatives.

Essentially you must hold a BSB/SRA Practising Certificate, possess strong advocacy skills, and demonstrate excellent time management and organisation.

Qualifications

• Hold a BSB/SRA Practising Certificate.
• Strong track record in Personal Injury.
• Excellent advocacy and client-facing skills.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to transfer to the bar if solicitor-advocate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fee earning work in line with the DWF Chambers Policy.
• Bill in line with financial target set by DWF Chambers leadership team.
• Build professional relationships internally and externally to DWF.
• Attend DWF Chambers business development events and seminars.
• Identify individual key contacts / targets.
• Assist with planning for chambers seminar programme e.g. identifying topics for seminars and delivering a minimum of one seminar per annum.
• Contributed to the firm's CSR initiatives.
• Comply with the BSB Handbook including the Code of Conduct.
• Comply with BSB/SRA requirements for continuing professional development.
• Consider transfer to the bar (where solicitor-advocate).
• Attend and contribute to annual practice development meeting with Director of Clerking.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Job description

Why join us?

As a result of some recent client panel appointments - we are expanding and looking for Barristers and Solicitor Advocates to join our Chambers team.

Locations including, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol & London.

The Chambers team specialise in a number of DWF’s core practice areas, including Personal Injury, Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory and Employment.

DWF Chambers provides expert and streamlined advocacy services as alternative to the traditional bar and chambers, the team compromises to date of 24 Advocates and a team of Specialist Clerks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fee earning work in line with the DWF Chambers Policy.


• Bill in line with financial target set by DWF Chambers leadership team.


• Build professional relationships internally and externally to DWF.


• Attend DWF Chambers business development events and seminars.


• Identify individual key contacts / targets.


• Assist with planning for chambers seminar programme e.g. identifying topics for seminars and delivering a minimum of one seminar per annum.


• Contributed to the firm's CSR initiatives.


• Comply with the BSB Handbook including the Code of Conduct.


• Comply with BSB/SRA requirements for continuing professional development.


• Consider transfer to the bar (where solicitor-advocate).


• Comply with firm's objective management requirements (individually and in conjunction with any colleagues who report to them).


• Attend and contribute to annual practice development meeting with Director of Clerking.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Hold BSB/SRA Practicing Certificate.


• Well versed in Personal Injury.


• Excellent advocacy skills.


• Time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience in Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory or Employment law.

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.