Barrister Job Description

A barrister is a type of lawyer who specializes in litigation and dispute resolution.

Barristers are also known as advocates or advocates of the common law.

The word barrister comes from the word Barr, which means dozor.

The profession of barristers originated in the 13th century on England, when the duties of acting as judges, prosecutors, and advocates were combined.

The term barrister was used to describe the profession of lawyers that specialized in advocacy, in 1540.

The profession of barristers was regulated by English courts until 1835, when

Job Brief:

We’re looking for someone who is a Barrister to help us with our case.

Barrister Duties:

• Consult with clients about their legal matters
• Advise clients on a wide variety of legal matters
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to reach mutually acceptable solutions
• Write and argue cases in court
• Courtroom presentations
• Assisting with research and drafting legal documents
• Monitor changes in legal landscape and developments
• Other duties as assigned by management

Barrister Responsibilities:

• Maintains complete and accurate files including legal discovery, discovery motions, correspondence, and other legal documents as require
• Conducts research and investigations
• Prepares legal reports, including summaries of raw data, and file and trial preparation
• Prepares case presentations
• Coordinates and manages legal support
• Manages calendar
• Provides secretarial and administrative support
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• 5+ years of litigation experience, 2+ years litigation support experience
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Good communication, analytical and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strong client management skills, including the ability to establish and cultivate outside client relationships

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team makes us stronger. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.