Advocate - Chambers Team in Manchester

We are recruiting for full time Advocates to join our nationwide Advocacy team, to be based out of our Liverpool or Manchester offices. DWF Chambers is an expert, quality, streamlined advocacy service, operating as an alternative to the external Bar and traditional chambers. Operating as an in-house set of chambers, DWF's barristers and advocates offer specialist advocacy, drafting and advisory services across a variety of specialisms such as Commercial, Fraud, Occupational Health & Disease, Catastrophic Injury, Professional Indemnity, Employment, Costs and Inquests.

The team comprises 31 advocates and a specialist ran clerking team based across a number of our UK DWF offices including Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle. Work typically arises as a result of referrals from legal colleagues but also direct client relationships.

If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal business that isn’t afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations, then apply today! Note: applications will close on Friday 13th February 2026.

Responsibilities

This role is exclusively advocacy-based. It is preferred, but not essential, for candidates to have previous experience of advocacy in personal injury and commercial insurance. Training and shadowing will be given to all candidates before they undertake Court. The successful candidate can expect to be in court most days, conducting hearings.

You will conduct small claims hearings, Stage 3 disposals, interlocutory hearings, case management conferences, applications and final hearings for which you have the necessary rights of audience. Instructions will initially be largely insurance litigation with a focus on personal injury.

DWF Chambers has a dedicated clerking team to manage your diary. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that travel is minimised, the nature of the role is such that you may be required to attend hearings across the country, potentially involving overnight stays.

What will help you succeed in this role

Essential:

• Law degree and/or Graduate Diploma in Law with minimum grade 2:1
• Bar Vocational Course or Bar Professional Training Course with minimum grade Very Competent

Desirable:

• Previous advocacy experience
• Experience in civil litigation with a focus on personal injury and commercial insurance

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.