VACANCIES
Professional Advocate
Group Company: Winn Solicitors
Department: Advocacy
Salary: Up tp £45,000 (based on 37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.
We are on the lookout for experienced Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer to join our Advocacy team as a Professional Advocate, where you would be responsible for providing advocacy services for departments within Winn Solicitors, ensuring the best possible outcome for the client and the business is achieved on every case.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management and rehabilitation.
As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8 Star rating by Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- As a Solicitor Advocate / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer, you will be responsible for advocating in hearings for Winn Solicitors Ltd as requested, in particular, Fast Track trials and exercising a right of audience in the County Court.
- To advocate hearings for any other parties as requested.
- To ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the client by preparing cases, carrying out research and developing appropriate submissions and cross examination.
- To maximise costs recovery in accordance within relevant costs regimes.
- Drafting of Skeleton Arguments.
- Be a point of contact for adhoc technical queries within and outside the department.
What We Offer
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 37.5 Hours per week.
This role would require traveling to Courts within the North East and further afield as and when needed.
Ideally you should hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own transport.
We are also fully office-based in Byker, Newcastle.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer
- Advocacy Experience
- Experience of Civil Procedures and relevant Pre-Action Protocols
- Experience of working towards deadlines and performance objectives
- Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
- Cooperative and flexible approach
- Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution -focused approach
- Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills
- IT literate
- Commitment to own personal development
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Winn Solicitors is one of the country’s leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.
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To start the application process, please complete the form below, upload your CV and include a covering letter.
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