A firm specialising in defendant insurance litigation have an exciting vacancy for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join their team based in Liverpool. The role offers exposure to a wide range of advocacy and advisory work within a supportive, well-resourced environment, with full training provided by senior lawyers to support your continued development.
As a Solicitor Advocate, you will:
Work as part of an in-house advocacy team providing high-quality representation and legal services.
Conduct advocacy, advisory and drafting work, to include pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small and fast track trials, sanctions, recoveries and private prosecutions.
Support senior lawyers with complex cases and client projects.
Deliver advocacy and litigation training to fee earners.
Mentor junior advocates and contribute to team development.
Engage in client-facing and product development work as needed.
What they are looking for:
Qualified Solicitor Advocate or Barrister with a full practising certificate.
Experience or interest in areas such as insurance fraud, personal injury, EL/PL or professional negligence.
Clear, confident communication and concise report writing skills.
A proactive, team player who is eager to grow their advocacy career.
The benefits:
Competitive salary and incentive plan bonus.
25 days holiday, increasing with service.
Private medical insurance.
24/7 GP, mental health, and wellbeing support.
Death in service, critical illness cover, and income protection.
Tech scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loan and GymFlex
Access to discounted retail, leisure and travel offers.
Hybrid, flexible working model with the primary base in Liverpool (other office locations will be considered)
If you are a Solicitor Advocate looking to advance your career, apply now. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role.....Read more...
An excellent and unique opportunity has arisen within a top national firm for a Solicitor Advocate to join a leading team specialising in motor liability defence in Manchester. You will be joining one of the UK’s top defendant motor claims teams, representing major insurers, self-insured corporates, and fleet operators. This is a chance to work on cases ranging from straightforward liability disputes to complex, high-value injury claims.
As a Solicitor Advocate, you will:
Conduct advocacy in the County Court, including OIC and MOJ hearings, trials, and applications.
Provide strategic advice on procedural and liability issues in motor-related claims.
Draft pleadings, skeleton arguments, and legal opinions.
Manage and progress personal injury litigation with a proactive approach.
Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to deliver practical, commercial legal solutions.
Support and mentor junior team members in advocacy and litigation.
About you:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx Advocate.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in litigation and courtroom advocacy.
Background in motor litigation or personal injury claims.
Confident in handling your own hearings, applications, and trials.
Experience with credit hire, indemnity, fraud, or catastrophic injury cases in a plus.
Strong communicator with a client-focused approach.
What’s on offer?:
Competitive salary and bonus.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Clearly defined career progression in a dynamic legal team.
Exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value motor litigation.
A culture that values inclusion, integrity, and professional excellence.
If you are a Solicitor Advocate looking to build your career and are interested in this Manchester based role, apply today. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information or submit your CV directly to this advert.....Read more...
£32,000 + Excellent BenefitsA vacancy has arisen for a Finance & Administration Executive to join the Operations, Finance & Administration team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking Chambers and to gain valuable experience of working in a support team within a busy commercial chambers.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Finance & Administration Executive duties will include purchase ledger, sales ledger, petty cash and bank and credit card reconciliation, using Xero Accounts and LEX. This role will report to the Head of Finance and the Head of Operations and will work in conjunction with the COO and all other teams.Key Responsibilities
All basic accounts duties for sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation and petty cash.
Processing all barrister payments on bespoke system.
Reconciling payments received.
Using Xero Account software and LEX.
Process month end invoices, statements and barristers VAT reports all on Xero.
Year-end financial reports for barristers.
Credit card statement reconciliation.
Data processing, payments, data checking and filing.
Helping barristers with professional indemnity insurance and practising certificates.
Liaising and managing suppliers and getting best deals available.
Managing our mobile contract keeping us informed of changes to roaming costs etc.
Online banking.
Reception cover.
Assisting with changes to room layouts and furniture removals etc. as and when required (e.g. for in-house seminars, chambers’ lunches etc.).
Assisting with conference refreshment requirements.
Help with setting up internal and external events.
Liaising with other departments and assisting in other areas to ensure smooth running of Chambers.
Any other tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Finance and the Head of Operations.
Additional Responsibilities
Undertaking ad-hoc organisation of tasks for barristers such as celebrations, dinners and Christmas parties, assisting the marketing team as required.
Marketing – Chambers seeks to promote itself actively with clients and potential clients. These activities may take place outside of normal office hours. The post-holder may therefore be expected to provide support such as greeting guests on a small number of occasions during the year.
Any other tasks as reasonably required to assist other departments as approved by the Head of Finance or the Head of Operations.
Skills & Experience
Educated to A Level standard with a minimum of 2 A Levels and university degree preferred.
Experience of Xero Accounts/LEX preferred but not essential (training will be provided).
Team player able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
Excellent people skills and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
Polite, friendly and of smart appearance.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
Good IT skills with experience of O365.
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
Following completion of probation Chambers supports candidates undertaking financial qualifications
This is a superb opportunity for a highly organised individual with a positive outlook, excited by the prospect of a career within the legal sector. You will be part of a small team that works closely together to deliver outstanding service. ....Read more...
