LPC Law is seeking BPTC & LPC graduates to undertake advocacy work in the county courts of England & Wales. LPC Law also welcome applications from solicitors with advocacy experience.
We will accept applications from candidates based throughout England & Wales.
LPC Law is the UK's largest provider of advocacy services. We are seeking advocates to 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. Practising solicitors may also attend winding up petitions, appeals and fast track 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:
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.
You will invoice LPC Law for the work undertaken; hearings are paid at a fixed rate per hearing. Travel disbursements are also paid.
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.
Fixed fee per hearing
Freelance
Immediate
Nationwide