Solicitor Advocate / Barrister (Band 3)
External
Keoghs · LiverpoolFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
Mentoring
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Responsibilities
- All of Band 1 and 2 work with peer review but no supervision required.
- Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: settling complex / high value pleadings, complex interlocutory hearings, fast track and multi track trials, CCMCs, JSMs, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries.
- At least one area of established niche practice, with room to develop and add others.
- Maintain and/or develop high level technical ability across all Keoghs core practice areas.
- Able to command higher hourly rate and premium brief fees;
- Sought after by partners / technical directors and senior decision makers at clients for advice and strategic analysis.
- Management of sub-team, or assisting in management of main team.
- Deliver advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners.
- Direct supervision and mentoring of Band One and Two Advocates.
- Undertake and proactively develop client facing, product development tasks as required.
- Be proactive in the development and marketing of the in house advocacy team.
- Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- If Barrister - Full practising certificate.
- If Solicitor - Higher Rights of Audience.
- In either case 10+ years call or PQE
- Substantial experience, proven technical ability and track record as an advocate in at least three of insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL, large loss, costs and/or professional negligence.
Benefits
Davies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee Volunteering ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outletsafter successfully completing probation
Additional Information
To provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP. Training / peer review will be provided by more senior members of the team. Based in Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices and Court as required.
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