RE Recruitment
Our client, well established firm within the public sector, based in Gloucester, has an exciting new opportunity for a Lawyer Advocate to join their team on a temporary basis. The successful Lawyer Advocate should have/be: ·A good level of working knowledge of undertaking advocacy in court including undertaking contested hearings. ·Experience of working in local government. ·Qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or qualified by way of legal experience in one of the legal advice areas. ·Membership of the relevant professional body.
In this role, the Lawyer Advocate will be responsible for: ·Carrying a caseload of cases as directed by the Senior Lawyer Advocate – Team lead ·Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, communication and feedback. ·Support the Principle/Senior Lawyers in the management of the service. ·Achieve the best outcome for the client in a timely manner. ·Be able to undertake advocacy in relation to contested court hearings. ·Work collaboratively with professionals and client departments to build excellent working relationships which are supportive to the client departments. Our client is offering the successful Lawyer Advocate an hourly rate of £43.12 plus benefits including Holiday allowance.
If you are an organised legal professional looking for a new challenge, apply now for us to submit you to our client. Don't delay getting in touch to secure this role!
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