Barrister

Barrister

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
JAM Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advocate across diverse civil matters and manage your own caseload.
  • Company: RK Accountancy, a growing legal practice in Greater Manchester.
  • Benefits: Permanent contract, competitive salary, and reduced admin workload.
  • Other info: Enjoy a balanced workload and opportunities for career development.
  • Why this job: Transition to a structured role with consistent work and support.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Barrister with experience in civil litigation, preferably personal injury.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.

This permanent Barrister role with RK Accountancy is based in Greater Manchester, offering a structured alternative to self-employed practice. The position involves undertaking advocacy across a broad civil caseload, with a primary focus on personal injury and related matters. You will manage your own caseload within a supportive team, collaborating closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation. A consistent workflow eliminates the need for business development or clerking, providing stability alongside varied, high-quality work. The role suits an experienced Barrister seeking a well-supported environment with a permanent contract and competitive salary.

An established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Barrister to join its in-house advocacy team. This is a rare opportunity to transition from the self-employed Bar into a structured, well-supported environment without sacrificing the quality or variety of work. The role offers a consistent and varied civil caseload with a strong focus on personal injury, alongside other related areas.

Responsibilities
  • Undertake advocacy across a broad range of civil matters.
  • Manage your own caseload within a supportive team structure.
  • Work closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation.
  • Benefit from a steady pipeline of work, removing the need for business development or reliance on clerking.
  • Work will be allocated according to your location and ability to travel where required, ensuring a balanced and sustainable workload.
Key Highlights
  • Consistent workflow with strong internal referral streams.
  • Focus on maintaining manageable workloads within core hours.
  • Reduced administrative burden compared to private practice.
  • Opportunity to develop within a stable, long-term platform.
Qualifications
  • A qualified Barrister (England and Wales).
  • Experienced in civil litigation (ideally with PI experience).
  • Commercially aware and comfortable working within a team environment.
  • Interested in moving towards a more predictable and structured career model.
JAM Recruitment Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Barrister

Advocacy Skills
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury Law
Case Management
Collaboration with Solicitors
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Awareness