Assistant Head of Crime - Hammersmith

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension Scheme with employer contrib

Benenden Health Care

Firm laptop

Annual leave 23 days + holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates in Hammersmith is seeking an experienced Crime Solicitor to serve as Assistant Head of the Crime Department, helping to manage the day-to-day operations while also fulfilling the role of Supervising Solicitor.

This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to help lead a team, provide high-quality client representation, and oversee the development of junior staff within the Crime Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in crime work.
• Higher Rights of Audience qualification preferred.
• Experience supervising and managing a team.
• Strong advocacy and case preparation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of the Hammersmith office, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic input into office development and growth.
• Act as the primary liaison between the office and senior leadership.
• Supervise and support crime solicitors, paralegals, and trainees, ensuring case quality and regulatory adherence.
• Deliver regular feedback and guidance on professional development.
• Represent clients in police stations, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court.
• Prepare and manage case files with organisation and attention to detail.
• Ensure all team members adhere to SRA standards and firm policies.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher Rights of Audience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Head of Crime
Location: Hammersmith
Salary: £65,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Crime Solicitor to serve as Assistant Head of our Hammersmith Office, helping to manage the day-to-day operations while also fulfilling the role of Supervising Solicitor. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to help lead a team, provide high-quality client representation, and oversee the development of junior staff within the Crime Department.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Oversee the operational management of the Hammersmith office, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures

• Provide strategic input into office development and growth

• Act as the primary liaison between the office and senior leadership

Supervision and Mentorship:

• Supervise and support crime solicitors, paralegals, and trainees, ensuring case quality and adherence to regulatory standards

• Deliver regular feedback and provide guidance on professional development

Casework:

• Represent clients in police stations, Magistrate' Court, and Crown Court

• Prepare and manage case files with a high level of organisation and attention to detail

• Handle complex and serious crime cases, demonstrating robust advocacy skills

Compliance and Administration:

• Ensure all team members adhere to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards and the firm's policies

• Monitor and manage team appraisals

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE with extensive experience in crime work

• Higher Rights of Audience qualification preferred

• Demonstrate experience in supervision and team management

• Strong advocacy and case preparation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Working with us:

We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.

Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently.

We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year).

We review annual leave and increase with service.

Employee benefits with GTS:

• Competitive base salary

• Pension Scheme with employer contribution

• Benenden Health Care

• Administrative support

• Firm laptop

• Ongoing training and development

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Support from colleagues for case cover

• Supportive supervision from mentors

• Annual appraisals and salary reviews

• Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas

• Additional pers and benefits

• Competitive training packages

We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working.

We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.