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Barrister – Manchester, warrington, cheshire

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

BARRISTER JOB OPPORTUNITY

THE FIRM

The firm has been established for 25 years and is based in Manchester, although it serves clients nationwide.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a talented Barrister from either a chambers, employed bar background or civil litigation background to join our advocacy team. Personal injury experience is preferred but we are happy to talk to anyone with wider litigation experience. You will be expected to represent claimants at trials around England and Wales and to undertake representation of the firm’s clients at CMCs/CCMCs, Interim Hearings, IAHs, Stage 3 portal Hearings and other forms of advocacy in claimant PI litigation.

You will report to the Senior Adocacy Clerk. Although the majority of the work will be on fast track cases there are opportunities to be involved in multi-track litigation. You must be able to work independently and to a high standard, prioritising workloads and have fantastic attention to detail. You will be provided with instructions in a similar way to external counsel.

Ideally you will be based in the North West or commutable distance to the South of England. This role will give you the chance to work with a successfully established and growing company with Solicitor owner-managers. You will be part of the advocacy team, reporting to the Head of Advocacy, and joining the team as the firm’s third in-house barrister.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities of the role:

·To undertake advocacy requirements.

·To undertake drafting tasks as required, such as advices (formal and informal), pleadings and skeleton

arguments.

·To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law and developments in legislation.

·To assist less experienced advocates with their advocacy and drafting work

·To ensure the provision of a high-quality advocacy service.

·Extensive travel across England and Wales that might require overnight stays.

REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for the role:

·Current practising certificate ? Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable)

·Excellent communication and presentation skills.

·Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.

·Demonstrable advocacy experience

·Resilience and the ability to think and perform under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

·Excellent interpersonal skills

·Experience in personal injury litigation

·Own car preferred (travel expenses will be paid)

THE PACKAGE

The remuneration and benefits package:

·Salary up to £100K, dependent on experience.

·Monthly bonuses

·Flexible working hours ? 25 days holiday a year, rising to 28 days, plus public/bank holidays.

·Holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service

·Private medical insurance.

·Employee Assistance Programme

·Enhanced Maternity leave payment if you have over 1 year’s tenure, further enhanced at over 4 years’ service.

NEXT STEP

If you are interested in this role please submit an application with your resume and we will contact you regarding the next step.

Robert Bradley

Practice for Profit Limited Recruiter Panel

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