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            In-House Solicitor Advocate
            In-House Solicitor Advocate Sellick Partnership Limited
            Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
            Full time
            £50,000 - £60,000
            7 days ago
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            Frequently asked questions

            Legal advocacy which is also popularly known as advocacy through the courts involves the judicial system for challenging the violation or abuses of rights. This practice area may have cases that focus on social change goals. Legal advocacy is sought by a group or individuals that are disadvantaged or have faced discrimination at the hands of an organisation or people.

            There are many advocacy legal jobs ranging from the family advocate to victim advocate, community health worker, regulatory advocate, mental health advocate, career specialist advocate, claims advocate, community advocate, disability and domestic abuse advocate, and costs advocate. The eligibility criteria for different advocate positions vary depending on the area of specialisation.

            You need to have a law degree or non-law degree and a law conversion course with the bar training course and pupillage to qualify for Legal Advocate jobs. You ought to have excellent English language spoken and written skills, the ability to think critically and conduct legal research, and substantive knowledge of the legal procedures to practice as an advocate.

            The average per annum advocate lawyer salary varies depending on the area of specialisation, experience, employer, kind of position, job responsibilities, and other factors. Overall, the advocates make good money and are offered competitive salary packages with benefits like training and development opportunities, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, and more.

            You can make a lucrative career working as a Legal Advocate. There are different areas that you can practice in, for instance, if you are interested in the health sector, you can work as a health advocate. Gaining experience in a particular field will make the job more rewarding. Check out the latest advocate vacancies by top employers on Simply Law Jobs!

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            What is Legal Advocacy?

            Legal advocacy is the systemised way to challenge abuses of rights based on the laws that are either absent or weak or pertaining to laws that prove the violation. Advocacy can include encouraging the law-making authorities to create a law for preventing the violation or discrimination of rights. This also involves calling for the abolition or amendment of laws that are being abused. The different kinds of methods used for legal advocacy are strategic litigation which is also known as impact litigation, working through the legislature to amend existing laws or make new ones, and legally representing the claimants or victims with grievances.

            Legal Advocacy Jobs’ Responsibilities 

            The responsibilities for different kinds of advocates can slightly vary depending on the practice area but the main duties are more or less the same. They are required to answer the questions of their clients and provide legal insight regarding their issues. They prepare memos or reports for the court hearings. They review the documents and records on behalf of the clients to ensure relevant and useful information is shared. They give advice on legal matters. The family advocates offer individual and group counselling for juveniles. The regulatory advocates advise on investigations, interpret the rules and regulations, liaise with outside counsel, and provide contractual and non-contentious legal guidelines. 

            Skills Required to Build Legal Advocacy Careers

            Extensive and updated legal knowledge and practice skills are essential for Legal Advocate jobs. Attention to detail is required for meticulously understanding a case and ensuring that the contracts and other documents are drafted in a proficient manner. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are needed for the advocate positions to interact with all kinds of clients, colleagues, and legal representatives. Research and analytical skills are important for finding solutions to legal matters. Team players with the ability to work under pressure and manage time/tasks better fit in the advocacy roles. Create your professional profile on Simply Law Jobs for improving the prospects of getting hired by sought-after employers!