Solicitor Advocate / Barrister (Band 2)

Within this role, you will provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP. Training will be provided by more senior members of the team. This role is based in our Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices and to Court as required.

All of Band 1 profile with light touch / no supervision required. Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: settling pleadings (including complex fraud defences; higher value etc), interlocutory hearings, small claims trials, fast track trials, CCMCs, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries. Assisting more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above.

Become technical specialist in Keoghs core practice areas and develop niche speciality. Deliver advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners. Assist in and/or direct supervision / mentoring of Band One Advocates.

Undertake client facing, product development tasks as required. Assist in the development of the in house advocacy team. Obtain higher rights of audience (if not already obtained in Band 1).

If Barrister – Full practising certificate. If Solicitor – Higher Rights of Audience or Ability to demonstrate related experience / Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career. In either case 3-10(+) years call or PQE Experience in one or more of insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL, costs, large loss and/or professional negligence.

Trial experience preferred. High quality paperwork within competencies with minimal to no supervision.