Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Greater London; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Duty Solicitor training

Professional development

Advocacy opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Law Staff Ltd in London is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join a respected criminal department with two London offices. You will handle all aspects of criminal law from advisory work and police stations through to appeals, with private and Legal Aid work.

You will develop advocacy skills with experienced solicitor advocates and receive training toward the Duty Solicitor qualification. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and genuine professional development.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor with strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Handle all aspects of criminal law from advisory work to Court of Appeal.
• Attend and advise clients at police stations.
• Conduct advocacy and develop advocacy skills alongside experienced solicitors.
• Provide high quality advice with excellent client care and attention to detail.
• Organise workload and meet deadlines while working flexibly in the department.
• Contribute to a supportive criminal department environment.

Conoscenze

Qualified Solicitor

Advocacy skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Formazione

Solicitor qualification

Strumenti

IT skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a Criminal Solicitor looking to join a respected criminal law firm, with 2 offices in London, offering a Competitive Salary, Duty Solicitor training, genuine professional development, high-quality advocacy work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to handle all aspects of criminal law alongside successful and experienced solicitor advocates.

About the Firm:

A respected Law 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.

Crime 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 professionally

Key Responsibilities of the Crime 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 department

Requirements of the Crime 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 work

The Benefits for the Crime Solicitor role:

• Competitive Salary £45,000 - £65,000 DOE and qualification
• 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