Band 1 Solicitor advocate or barrister

Solicitor Advocate / Barrister Band 1 – Advocacy– Liverpool

Job Purpose

The Advocate will provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP. More senior members of the team will provide training.

The role is based in Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices and to Court as required. Working from home available on a flexible / business need basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Qualifications: If Barrister – Full practising certificate.
• If Solicitor – Higher Rights of Audience / Ability to demonstrate related experience / Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career.
• In either case NQ – 8 years call or PQE
• Experience in insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL and/or professional negligence an advantage.
• Strong A–Levels and Degree.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

i. Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: pleadings, Stage 3 hearings, interlocutory hearings, small claims trials;

ii. Assisting more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above.

iii. Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners.

iv. Undertake client facing, product development tasks as required.

v. Assist in the development of the in house advocacy team.

What you can expect from us

Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), Death In Service – after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme , Tech Scheme , Season Ticket Loan , Gym Flex ( after successfully completing probation)

ValuesOur culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;Keoghs values

• We listen, are down to earth and supportive• We work together towards a common goal• We're friendly with a can do attitude• We care about our clients• We evolve