We are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable, and dedicated Criminal Defence Solicitor.
Essential Requirements: -
* Hold a current Practicing Certificate
* Minimum of 2 years continued experience within criminal defence work
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Exceptional client management.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent time management skills.
Duty Solicitor Panel membership would be an advantage.
Responsibilities: -
* Represent clients at the Police Station
* Represent clients at the Magistrates Courts, to include Trials
* Act as Litigator in Crown Court cases.
* Represent clients for varied offences, ranging from road traffic offences to serious sexual, drug and fraud cases.
* Maintain Professional Development
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* An additional days' annual leave the working day before Christmas.
* Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (subject to diary commitments)
* Competitive Salary depending on experience.
* Company pension scheme.
* Professional membership payments.
* Ongoing Professional development.
* Additional leave for long service
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional out of hours police station call outs, when necessary, which are remunerated on a 50% split fee basis. Saturday/Bank Holiday court representation will be an occasional requirement.
The office closes for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm (subject to diary commitments)