Professional Advocate
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Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.
We are on the lookout for experienced Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer to join our Advocacy team as a Professional Advocate, where you would be responsible for providing advocacy services for departments within [Employer hidden] Solicitors, ensuring the best possible outcome for the client and the business is achieved on every case.
Responsibilities
As a Solicitor Advocate / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer, you will be responsible for advocating in hearings for [Employer hidden] Solicitors Ltd as requested, in particular, Fast Track trials and exercising a right of audience in the County Court.
- To advocate hearings for any other parties as requested.
- To ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the client by preparing cases, carrying out research and developing appropriate submissions and cross examination.
- To maximise costs recovery in accordance within relevant costs regimes.
- Drafting of Skeleton Arguments.
- Be a point of contact for adhoc technical queries within and outside the department.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
- Generous Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives, SQE Apprenticeships, and Training Contracts (subject to application).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits such as the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
- Social and Charitable Events: Across the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night, plus various fundraising and social events to support our Charity of the Year.
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 37.5 Hours per week.
This role would require traveling to Courts within the North East and further afield as and when needed.
Ideally you should hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own transport.
We are also fully office-based in Byker, Newcastle.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer
- Advocacy Experience
- Experience of Civil Procedures and relevant Pre-Action Protocols
- Experience of working towards deadlines and performance objectives
- Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
- Cooperative and flexible approach
- Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution -focused approach
- Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills
- IT literate
- Commitment to own personal development
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!