At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in court advocacy and civil litigation across various practice areas.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, paid leave, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Mentoring available from experienced barristers and access to comprehensive training resources.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil law while developing your own practice.
- Qualifications: Must hold a current practising certificate and have excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Remote / attractive Package / Current practicing certificate / Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable) / MUST BE UK BASED WITH THE CORRECT RIGHT TO WORK.
Following growth of our clients success we are looking to recruit an experienced barrister or solicitor-advocate (in the region of at least 5 years of experience, but we are open to considering an applicant’s individual circumstances). Applications are invited from candidates based anywhere in England and Wales. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a practising certificate.
The role reflects that of a typical civil barrister, with instructions to undertake advocacy and written work across a broad spectrum of civil litigation. The core practice areas: personal injury, clinical negligence, and costs. The candidate will also be instructed in matters relating to civil liberties, housing disrepair, and consumer claims litigation.
The successful candidate will be supported by our experienced clerking team. Our client makes significant efforts to ensure that workloads remain manageable within core working hours, with preparation time diarised appropriately. Whilst nationwide travel is required, this is carefully managed to ensure a healthy balance with home/office working. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be borne by the business, as will the cost of renewing your practising certificate. Separate professional indemnity insurance is not required.
Our client is a collegiate and approachable team, encouraging open discussion of legal issues and ideas. You will receive mentoring from an experienced barrister, will have access to comprehensive training materials and legal resources, and will be provided with IT equipment and support. Clear policies are in place to ensure that instructions and papers are received in a timely and organised fashion.
We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to the continued growth of our clients while developing their own practice. The nature, complexity, and value of the work you undertake will reflect your level of experience. However, there is sufficient intermediate and multi-track work available to sustain a substantial and varied practice from the outset. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience of supervising pupils or who are willing to undertake the necessary training to be able to do so in the near future.
Responsibilities
- Court advocacy.
- Attendance at conferences, settling papers.
- To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law, and developments in legislation.
- To assist with the training and mentoring of less experienced advocates.
- Provide a high-quality service.
Person Specification
Essential
- Current practising certificate.
- Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable).
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- The ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
- Resilience.
Desirable
- Experience of personal injury litigation.
- Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Experience as a pupil supervisor.
- Good level of IT literacy.
Benefits of Employed Counsel
- Fixed salary (to be agreed on a case-by-case basis).
- Paid leave (holiday/sickness).
- Flexible working hours / work.
Barrister employer: HLA Recruitment
As a leading employer in the legal sector, our client offers barristers and solicitor advocates an exceptional opportunity to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on work-life balance, manageable workloads, and comprehensive training resources, employees can expect to grow their practice while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. The flexibility of remote working combined with a commitment to professional development makes this an attractive role for those looking to make a meaningful impact in civil litigation across England and Wales.
