County court advocate

LPC Law is the UK's largest provider of advocacy services. We are seeking BPTC & LPC graduates to undertake advocacy work in the county courts. Advocates represent local councils, insurance companies, private individuals and the major banks in a variety of civil hearings including mortgage repossessions, bankruptcies, summary judgment applications and small claims trials.

Working as an advocate, you could be in court every day, managing your own caseload, formulating submissions and putting them before judges in chambers. You will deal with ushers, solicitors, defendants and witnesses. Typical duties include:

• Structuring and preparing relevant submissions of law and fact
• Liaising with clients and LPC Law to ensure cases are managed effectively at court
• Keeping up to date with developments in law and procedure
• Legal research using both paper and electronic sources
• Arranging and conducting pre-trial conferences with clients, lay and expert witnesses
• Negotiating with opponents at court
• Witness examination, opening and closing speeches
• Compiling and submitting attendance notes for all hearings

You must have the ability to understand the business needs and commercial realities from both the firm’s and the client's perspectives.

You will need to demonstrate independence, self-motivation, excellent time management and interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to think on your feet during pressured situations, whilst always putting your client’s case forward in the strongest terms. You must be able to research the law and apply it to practical situations.

You need to have excellent public speaking skills, good attention to detail and an ability to write accurately and professionally.

In order to be considered for the role you must have achieved a minimum grade of a very competent on the BPTC or a commendation on the LPC.

For further information and to submit an application, please visit our website at www.lpc-law.co.uk/careers. To contact our advocacy recruitment team call 020 7090 1595.