Criminal Solicitor

We are looking for a criminal solicitor to join our busy practice. You must be keen to join a busy criminal department covering all aspects of work from police station attendances, magistrates court advocacy and crown court litigation. The applicant will be needed to join our out of hours rota to cover work overnight and at weekends. Duty accreditation would be advantageous.

The successful Criminal Solicitor will have a proven track record in a wide range of criminal matters and be confident attending police stations and representing clients at Court. It is essential that you have achieved Duty Status and are prepared to be listed on the Duty rota. You will be experienced in criminal defence matters, and be looking to excel with a well-established Legal 500 firm. You will be passionate about this sector and motivated to provide practical and high quality client service to all legal aid and private clients.

Requirements:
2-3 Years PQE
Full Driving Licence
Ability to work under pressure and comply with deadlines
Experience in advocacy in the Magistrates Court
Ability to develop and expand a case load
Working to targets and deadlines

Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners in criminal litigation. It covers all types of criminal law work. You must have the accreditation to be included on local duty solicitor rotas under the Criminal Defence Service Duty Solicitor Arrangements 2001.

We offer a competitive salary

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 - £35,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Solicitor: 2 years (Required)