County Court Advocate
Express Chambers · M224SN · posted 14 days ago
Going rate £51,600UK median £56,977
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Occupation
Going rate for this occupation: £51,600 · UK median pay £56,977
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£28,500stated · below the range ONS published
- Going rate£51,600
- UK median£56,977
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £29,279 |
| 25th | £42,015 |
| 50th | £56,977 |
| 75th | £77,509 |
| Going rate | £51,600 |
| UK median | £56,977 |
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- Salary is below the going rate
- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
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Job Title: County Court Advocate
Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN
Salary : £28,500 per annum
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us:
Express Chambers operates as an integrated chambers model within Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm currently ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK 200. We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers' chambers. We are instructed by the wider business to provide specialist advisory and advocacy skills across all of the firm's practice areas. This innovative and collaborative structure ensures continuity of litigation strategy, efficiency, and the highest standard of representation at every stage.
We are looking for talented Advocates, who are interested in a career at the employed Bar, to join Express Chambers. We are currently unable to offer pupillage to our Advocates outside of our standard pupillage recruitment process. In the event that changes in the future, please be aware that this is a role which might lead to pupillage for sufficiently capable candidates, albeit it most certainly isn't guaranteed.
What you will be doing:
To undertake court hearings, including (but not limited to) interlocutory applications, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings. To draft advices, pleadings, and skeleton arguments. Nationwide travel across England and Wales that could require overnight stays.
What we offer you:
Opportunity to improve "on your feet" litigation experience. Working with a wide range of cases. 1 - 1 supervision with an experienced Barrister. Development in your drafting and litigation skills.
What we are looking for:
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills A fast learner who has a sound working knowledge of the CPR Resilience The ability to think and perform under pressure Sound academics (minimum 2.1 at degree level and a Very Competent, or equivalent, for the bar training course)
Salary & Hours:
Salary - £28,500 per annum Hours - Usual working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm on Friday. The nature of the role means that some travel/working outside of these hours will be required.
Benefits:
Hybrid working - split between home working, court attendances, and office days. 6 office days a month after passing probation. Holidays - 23 days of holiday per year, rising to 26 days. Birthday holiday day after 2 years service. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After your wellbeing - Onsite free gym. Company sports teams. Various social events both within Chambers and with the wider business.
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