Barrister

This permanent Barrister role with RK Accountancy is based in Greater Manchester, offering a structured alternative to self-employed practice. The position involves undertaking advocacy across a broad civil caseload, with a primary focus on personal injury and related matters. You will manage your own caseload within a supportive team, collaborating closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation. A consistent workflow eliminates the need for business development or clerking, providing stability alongside varied, high-quality work. The role suits an experienced Barrister seeking a well-supported environment with a permanent contract and competitive salary.

An established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Barrister to join its in-house advocacy team. This is a rare opportunity to transition from the self-employed Bar into a structured, well-supported environment without sacrificing the quality or variety of work. The role offers a consistent and varied civil caseload with a strong focus on personal injury, alongside other related areas.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy across a broad range of civil matters.
• Manage your own caseload within a supportive team structure.
• Work closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation.
• Benefit from a steady pipeline of work, removing the need for business development or reliance on clerking.
• Work will be allocated according to your location and ability to travel where required, ensuring a balanced and sustainable workload.

Key Highlights

• Consistent workflow with strong internal referral streams.
• Focus on maintaining manageable workloads within core hours.
• Reduced administrative burden compared to private practice.
• Opportunity to develop within a stable, long-term platform.

Qualifications

• A qualified Barrister (England and Wales).
• Experienced in civil litigation (ideally with PI experience).
• Commercially aware and comfortable working within a team environment.
• Interested in moving towards a more predictable and structured career model.

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