Job Description
Job Description
WHO WE ARE?
Recently founded by Craig Leigh, a dual qualified barrister and solicitor, 8PP Barristers & Associates Ltd is a dedicated and streamlined advocacy and litigation service, operating as a modern alternative to the self-employed bar. We are looking to build a team of people who have a passion for advocacy and other ancillary services traditionally provided by barristers practising in self-employed practise but who want the security, consistency and growth opportunities that employed practise brings. To help us achieve this aim we are interested in speaking to candidates including barristers and solicitors who possess their higher rights of audience and hold a particular interest in advocacy.
JOB DESCRIPTION
8PP Barristers & Associates Ltd is seeking experienced barristers and solicitors who are specialist in advocacy, advisory and drafting services, to handle instructions in complex civil litigation; primarily in the fields of financial mis-selling, consumer credit and banking, residential landlord and tenant, costs and civil litigation funding, and personal injury.
The ideal candidate will possess strong post-qualification experience of dealing with various types of civil litigation and be technically excellent, with demonstrable analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
This is an excellent opportunity for barristers and solicitors alike to work in a salaried environment, in a fast paced, rapidly growing business. Craig has built up strong connections with a number of law firms operating in the North West and beyond which means 8PP Barristers & Associates Ltd has a solid client base which is consistently growing, meaning there is vast opportunity for a varied and technically challenging practise.
Successful candidates will be required to be proactive in developing litigation strategies both alone and as part of a team, as well as being comfortable providing support to junior and new members of the 8PP team.
COMPETENCIES
- In depth knowledge of the basic principles of law and Civil Procedure Rules
- Candidates must have undertaken all vocational training required to practise (e.g. training contract/pupillage)
- IT Skills – Word, Excel, and Outlook
- In depth knowledge and experience of appearing in courts at various levels (predominantly County Court and High Court)
- Excellent English – written and spoken communication at all levels
- Excellent research and analysis skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective use of Case Management System (prior experience of using Proclaim desirable but not essential)
- Efficiently and effectively manage your own workload to adhere to SLAs and KPIs
- Effective communication with both individual and business contacts
- Assistance in training members of staff
- Any other duties as required
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 and/or the Bar Standards Board Handbook
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Experience within a similar role essential
- Knowledge of the industry and pre-existing business relationships advantageous
- Personality and tenacity essential
- Barrister/Solicitor qualification essential
- For candidates who are solicitors they must have obtained their higher rights of audience qualification to enable them to practise in the higher courts of England and Wales
- Candidates must have experience attending a range of hearing types including attending CMC’s, making interim applications, and carrying out trial advocacy
- Multi track experience is preferable, with Fast Track litigation experience a must
- Candidates must be comfortable and have pre-existing experience of attending conference with lay clients and their representatives to provide advice
BENEFITS
- Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for Birthdays
- “Me time”
- Christmas shutdown
- Loyalty scheme, including access to Medi-Cash (and subject to eligibility criteria, BUPA)
- Pension
- Employee Assistance programme
- Training and progression opportunities
- City centre office
- Onsite canteen
- Accessible to public transport