Barrister - Chambers Team
Why join us?:
As a result of some recent client panel appointments - we are expanding and looking for Barristers to join our Chambers team across England.
Locations including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
The Chambers team specialise in a number of DWF’s core practice areas, including Personal Injury, Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory and Employment.
DWF Chambers provides expert and streamlined advocacy services as alternative to the traditional bar and chambers, the team compromises to date of 24 Advocates and a team of Specialist Clerks.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out fee earning work in line with the DWF Chambers Policy.
- Bill in line with financial target set by DWF Chambers leadership team.
- Build professional relationships internally and externally to DWF.
- Attend DWF Chambers business development events and seminars.
- Identify individual key contacts / targets.
- Assist with planning for chambers seminar programme e.g. identifying topics for seminars and delivering a minimum of one seminar per annum.
- Contributed to the firm's CSR initiatives.
- Comply with the BSB Handbook including the Code of Conduct.
- Comply with BSB/SRA requirements for continuing professional development.
- Consider transfer to the bar (where solicitor-advocate).
- Comply with firm's objective management requirements (individually and in conjunction with any colleagues who report to them).
- Attend and contribute to annual practice development meeting with Director of Clerking
What will help you succeed in this role? :
Essential:
- Hold BSB/SRA Practicing Certificate
- Well versed in Personal Injury, Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory or Employment law
- Excellent advocacy skills
- Time management and organisational skills
What we offer?:
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us:
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.