Solicitor Advocate or Barrister Band 1

Davies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join their dynamic legal team in Liverpool. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide advocacy, advisory, and drafting services, with full training provided by senior lawyers. The position is flexible, accommodating part-time schedules, and requires enthusiasm for developing an advocacy career. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities, including drafting pleadings and assisting in litigation training. With a supportive team environment and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their legal careers while maintaining a work-life balance.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Full practising certificate required for Barristers.
• Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy, drafting, and advisory work.
• Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training.

Skills

Full practising certificate

Experience in insurance fraud

General PI

EL/PL and/or professional negligence

Ability to communicate in writing

Tenacious and self-motivated

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Solicitor Advocate or Barrister Band 1

Application Deadline: 6 May 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

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 office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices as required. We are open to candidates on a part time basis on 3 or 4 days per week and are flexible on hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small claims, fast track trials, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries.
• Assisting more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above.
• Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners.
• Assist in supervision / mentoring of Band One Advocates.
• Undertake client facing, product development tasks as required.
• Assist in the development of the in house advocacy team.

Working hours
35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Liverpool

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Full practising certificate (if Barrister)
• Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career.
• Experience in insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL and/or professional negligence
• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career.
• Experience in insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL and/or professional negligence an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports
• Tenacious and self motivated

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation