Keoghs LLP
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Liverpool, Merseyside
Solicitor Advocate- Retrain
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Solicitor Advocate / Barrister (Band 1) - Liverpool The Advocate will provide advocacy, advisory and drafting services to Keoghs LLP. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate by Senior members of the team. The role is based in Liverpool office but may require travel to Manchester and Bolton offices as required. We are open to candidates on a part time basis on 3 or 4 days per week and are flexible on hours. Key Accountabilities i. Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: pleadings, Stage 3 hearings, interlocutory hearings, small claims, fast track trials, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries. ii. Assisting more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above. iii. Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners. iv. Undertake client facing, product development tasks as required. v. Assist in the development of the in house advocacy team. Essential Skills & Attributes Qualifed Solicitor or equivalent (If Barrister - Full practising certificate.If Solicitor - Higher Rights of Audience) Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career Experience in insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL and/or professional negligence an advantage. Ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports Tenacious and self motivated What we Can Offer You •A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway •Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard Standard 35 hour week Keoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; We listen, are down to earth and supportive We work together towards a common goal We’re friendly with a can do attitude We care about our clients We evolve We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation Strictly no agencies please Keoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability please contact recruitment.