Solicitor Advocate or Barrister Band 1

Davies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is inviting applications for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister Band 1 role in Liverpool. This position involves providing advocacy and advisory services, along with full training provided by senior lawyers. Flexible work hours and competitive benefits support a motivating work environment.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Family private medical insurance (Bupa)

Health Cash Plan

WeCare health and wellbeing support

Death in Service & Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Online Discount Sites & Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions and local retail outlets

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance fraud, general PI, EL/PL, and/or professional negligence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy, drafting, and advisory work including pleadings and trials.
• Assist senior team members in delivering services.
• Mentor and supervise Band One Advocates.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Self-motivated attitude

Enthusiasm to develop an advocacy career

Education

Full practising certificate (if Barrister)

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Solicitor Advocate or Barrister Band 1, Liverpool

Client:

Davies

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

734c1da503ba

Job Views:

21

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

The Advocate will provide advocacy, advisory, and drafting services to Keoghs LLP. Full training will be provided by senior lawyers. The role is based in Liverpool but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices. We are open to part-time candidates working 3 or 4 days per week with flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake advocacy, drafting, and advisory work, including pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small claims, fast track trials, sanctions, and recoveries.
2. Assist senior team members in delivering these services.
3. Contribute to advocacy and litigation training for fee earners.
4. Mentor and supervise Band One Advocates.
5. Engage in client-facing and product development tasks.
6. Support the development of the in-house advocacy team.

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. The primary location is Liverpool.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

• Full practising certificate (if Barrister).
• Enthusiasm to develop an advocacy career.
• Experience in insurance fraud, general PI, EL/PL, and/or professional negligence is advantageous.
• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
• Strong written communication skills for concise reports.
• Tenacious and self-motivated attitude.

Benefits:

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Family private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Health Cash Plan
• WeCare health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service & Critical Illness Cover
• Income Protection
• Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Online Discount Sites & Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions and local retail outlets

About Us:

We are a professional services and technology firm supporting insurance and highly regulated businesses worldwide. We help manage risk and transform core processes through innovative solutions. With over 8,000 professionals across ten countries, we serve more than 1,500 clients, focusing on claims, underwriting, regulation, customer experience, and digital transformation.