Your new company
Our client is a well-regarded defendant law firm. They are currently recruiting a junior advocate solicitor to join their in-house advocacy department. This is a retrain opportunity for strong personal injury solicitors looking to pursue a career in advocacy.
Your new role
This Junior Advocate Solicitor position will see you handle a broad-ranging and interesting caseload and work closely with the firm's insurer clients. Responsibilities will include; settling pleadings, small and fast track claims, interlocutory hearings, CMCs/CCMCs, sanctions and recoveries. Hearings will arise from both RTA and EL/PL claims. You will be asked to attend hearings at county courts across the North West.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE. Previous advocacy experience, including telephone hearings, infant approval hearings or CMCs, is beneficial. Applicants must have strong academics and communication skills.
What you'll get in return
This Junior Advocate Solicitor position is a great opportunity for NQ-4 PQE solicitors with an interest in advocacy. Following a six-month probationary period, there is the opportunity for the firm to fund your Civil Higher Rights of Audience certificate to help develop your career.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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