Barrister/Solicitor-Advocate

Role We are looking for a talented Barrister or Solicitor-Advocate opportunities to be involved in multi-track litigation. from either a chambers/employed bar background or civil You must be able to work independently and to a high standard, litigation background to join our advocacy team. prioritising workloads and have fantastic attention to detail. A large part of the role will involve fast track trials. You will be You will be provided with instructions in a similar way to expected to represent claimants at trials around England and external counsel. This role will give you the chance to work with Wales and to undertake representation of the firm’s clients at a successfully established and growing company with Solicitor CMCs/CCMCs, Interim Hearings, IAHs, Stage 3 portal Hearings owner-managers. You will be part of the advocacy team, reporting and other forms of advocacy in claimant PI litigation. Although to the Head of Advocacy, and joining them as the firm’s second the majority of the work will be on fast track cases there are in-house barrister. Responsibilities • To undertake advocacy requirements. • To assist less experienced advocates with their advocacy and • To undertake drafting tasks as required, such as advices drafting work (formal and informal), pleadings and skeleton arguments. • To ensure the provision of a high-quality advocacy service. • To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law and • Extensive travel across England and Wales that might require developments in legislation. overnight stays. Required Attributes • Current practising certificate • Able to act upon own initiative as well as taking direction from • Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable) management where appropriate. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Able to work independently where necessary but also as part • Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. of a team • Demonstrable advocacy experience • Strong understanding of confidentiality – tact and discretion • Resilience and able to think and perform under pressure to are absolutely essential. meet strict deadlines. • Good IT skills including all Microsoft Office and knowledge of • Excellent interpersonal skills Case Management Systems. • Flexible approach Recruitment Process To apply, send a CV and covering letter to or visit or our careers page on [email protected] www.expresssolicitors.co.uk/careers