At a Glance
- Tasks: Attend court hearings and draft legal documents while gaining hands-on litigation experience.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm offering mentorship and a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, gym access, private medical insurance, and social events.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Enhance your legal skills and make a real impact in diverse cases.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a solid academic background required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
County Court Advocate
Responsibilities
- Undertake court hearings, including interlocutory applications, case management hearings and infant approval hearings.
- Draft advices, pleadings and skeleton arguments.
- Travel nationwide across England and Wales; overnight stays may be required.
Benefits
- Opportunity to improve “on your feet” litigation experience.
- Work with a wide range of cases.
- One‑to‑one supervision with an experienced Barrister.
- Development in drafting and litigation skills.
- Onsite free gym and private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
- Annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company sports teams and a range of social events.
Requirements
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Fast learner with a sound working knowledge of the CPR.
- Resilient and able to think and perform under pressure.
- Sound academics (minimum 2.1 at degree level and a Very Competent, or equivalent, for the bar training course).
- Salary & Working Hours
£28,500 per annum. Usual working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. Some travel/working outside these hours will be required.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid working: split between home working, court attendances and office days. 6 office days a month after probation.
Holiday Entitlement
23 days per year, rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Birthday holiday day after 2 years’ service.
Location
South Court, 1 Sharston Road, Manchester, M22 4SN.
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Express Chambers County Court Advocates in Manchester employer: Express Solicitors
Express Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sharston, Manchester, where employees are valued as the most important asset. With a generous commission structure, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working options and numerous employee benefits, including private medical insurance and an active social committee.
