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Advocate DWF Chambers

We are recruiting full-time advocates to join our nationwide team at DWF Chambers, an alternative to traditional chambers at the self-employed Bar. We collaborate with DWF Law and other legal firms, providing a wide range of advocacy, drafting, and advisory services in civil, commercial, employment, public law, and regulatory environments.

About the role

Our team comprises around 25 individuals, including advocates and barristers. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training followed by a gradual introduction to court-based advocacy. Once competent, they can expect to be in court four to five days a week, handling a variety of hearings with the necessary rights of audience. The workload will primarily focus on insurance-backed litigation and personal injury cases.

About you

DWF Chambers has a dedicated clerking team to manage your diary. While efforts are made to keep travel reasonable, some travel is anticipated within this role.

Core requirements:

• Law degree and/or Graduate Diploma in Law with minimum grade 2:1;

• Bar Vocational Course or Bar Professional Training Course with minimum grade Very Competent.

Preferable experience:

• Previous experience in the legal sector;

• Previous experience in civil litigation;

• Previous advocacy experience.

DWF Chambers has experience in nurturing advocates and developing their skills, regardless of backgrounds. A number of DWF Chambers' members started their careers as advocates, before qualifying as barristers.

What we offer

About DWF

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support for more details follow this link:cleartalents.com/apply/allroles

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below.

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Location: Birmingham, GB

Posted Date: 7/1/2024