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    Legal Advocate - Manchester, United Kingdom - Express Solicitors

    Express Solicitors
    Express Solicitors Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Salary:
    Competitive salary - Dependant on experience

    Full time, Permanent


    Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and classified in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies.

    We are looking for a talented Barrister from either a chambers/employed bar background or civil litigation background to join our advocacy team.

    Personal injury experience is preferred but we are happy to talk to anyone with wider litigation experience.


    You will be expected to represent claimants at trials around England and Wales and to undertake representation of the firm's clients at CMCs/CCMCs, Interim Hearings, IAHs, Stage 3 portal Hearings and other forms of advocacy in claimant PI litigation.

    Although the majority of the work will be on fast-track cases there are opportunities to be involved in multi-track litigation.


    You will be part of the advocacy team, reporting to the Head of Advocacy, and joining the team as the firm's third in-house barrister.

    To undertake advocacy requirements.
    To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law and developments in legislation.
    To assist less experienced advocates with their advocacy and drafting work
    To ensure the provision of a high-quality advocacy service.
    Extensive travel across England and Wales that might require overnight stays.
    Demonstrable advocacy experience
    Flexible approach
    Good IT skills including all Microsoft Office and knowledge of Case Management SystemsDesired attributes

    Experience in personal injury litigation
    Own car preferred (although travel expenses will be paid)Salary, Hours & Benefits

    Competitive salary - Dependant on experience
    Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday
    3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation
    28 days holiday
    3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
    Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service
    Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service
    Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
    Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure
    Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jabNext steps:

    Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams or Telephone and will include scenario-based & Technical questioning.


    Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.


    By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website Privacy notice for website users.

    In-House Legal Counsel, Litigation Counsel, Legal Advisor, Corporate Counsel, Legal Consultant, Civil Litigation Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Aid, Advocacy Solicitor, Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer may also be considered for this role

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