We are looking for a talented Advocate to join our clients advocacy team. Candidates will ideally have sound knowledge of the personal injury sector, but it is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with all levels of qualification or experience but are particularly interested in hearing from BPTC graduates and candidates with some practical experience (e.g. advocacy, paralegal).
This role will give you the chance to work with a successfully established and growing company with Solicitor owner-managers. You will be part of the advocacy team, working closely with the Head of Advocacy (Partner/Barrister). This is an excellent opportunity to gain and develop first-hand advocacy skills.
Responsibilities
* To undertake advocacy requirements that might arise, including but not limited to interlocutory application hearings, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings.
* To undertake drafting tasks as required, such as advice (formal and informal), pleadings and skeleton arguments.
* To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law and developments in legislation.
* Ensuring the provision of a high-quality advocacy service.
* Extensive travel across England and Wales that might require overnight stays.
In addition to the above, you must be able to work independently and to a high standard, prioritising workloads and have fantastic attention to detail. While you will be working within the advocacy team, you will be provided with instructions in a similar way to external counsel.
Required Attributes
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Sound working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
* Fast learner with the ability to hit the ground running.
* Resilience and able to think and perform under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Flexible approach
* Able to act upon own initiative as well as taking direction from management where appropriate.
* Strong understanding of confidentiality – tact and discretion are absolutely essential.
* Strong academic achievement – (Minimum 2.1 at degree level and minimum Very Competent for the BPTC).
* Good IT skills including all Microsoft Office and knowledge of Case Management Systems.
Desired attributes
* Knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System.
* Own car preferred (although travel allowance will be available)
Salary, Working Hours & Benefits
* Starting Salary is dependant on experience £50,000 to £90,000
* Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday
* 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation
* 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days
* 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