Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in London seeks a Private Crime Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE to manage a caseload of private crime matters. This role involves advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and generating new business independently. Along with flexible working hours, benefits include health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in private crime, managing your own caseload.
• Experience in the Magistrates' Court.
• Ability to generate private client work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of private crime matters.
• Undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates' Court.
• Providing high-quality legal advice to private clients.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Excellent client care and communication skills

Business development capabilities

Job description

Overview

Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an enthusiastic Private Crime Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE to join their Private Crime Team. On offer for this role are financial awards for performance, Discount scheme (High Street retailers, incl. health/leisure, hospitality & travel) plus more.

This a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of privately funded general crime and road traffic matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of private crime matters, including road traffic offences.
• Undertaking your own advocacy in the Magistrates\' Court, including handling trials and exceptional hardship applications.
• Providing high-quality legal advice to private clients across a variety of criminal law matters.
• Working independently to generate new business outside of duty solicitor rotas/schemes, demonstrating strong business development capabilities.
• Building and maintaining a loyal client following, offering exceptional client care and service.
• Regulatory experience is desirable, with a focus on adding value to the wider team through specialised knowledge.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years\' PQE in private crime, with solid experience managing your own caseload.
• Strong advocacy skills with experience in the Magistrates\' Court.
• Proven ability to generate private client work independently, outside of duty solicitor schemes.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with a proactive approach to business development.
• Desirable: Regulatory experience and/or an existing client following.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Health Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive workplace culture

If you\'re aCrime Solicitorready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36912.

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