About the Firm:
A respected legal 500 firm with an established criminal department, offering a challenging but stimulating environment and the opportunity to work alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates. The role offers genuine professional development, including training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification for the right candidate.
Criminal Solicitor — Position Overview:
Work across all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work and police stations through to the Court of Appeal
Privately funded and Legal Aid
Develop as an advocate alongside experienced solicitor advocates
Benefit from training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification if not already held
Work in a challenging but stimulating environment
A genuine opportunity to develop professionallyKey Responsibilities of the Criminal Solicitor:
Handling all aspects of criminal law, from advisory work to proceedings in the Court of Appeal and all stages in between
Attending and advising clients at police stations
Conducting advocacy and developing advocacy skills
Providing quality advice to clients and demonstrating the highest standards of client care
Organising your own workload and meeting deadlines
Working flexibly as part of the criminal departmentRequirements of the Criminal Solicitor:
Qualified Solicitor, ideally as a Duty Solicitor (training and support provided to the right candidate if not already qualified)
An experienced advocate, or someone with the enthusiasm to develop advocacy skills
A first-rate knowledge of criminal law and procedure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
The ability to organise work and meet deadlines, with good IT skills
The highest standards of client care and a flexible approach to workThe Benefits for the Criminal Solicitor role:
Competitive Salary
Flexible working
Training and support toward the Duty Solicitor qualification
The opportunity to work alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates
High-quality, varied criminal law work
Genuine professional development
If you are a Criminal Solicitor looking to join a respected criminal department, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37887.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year