Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a NQ Crime Solicitor to join their dynamic Criminal Law team. The role requires experience in trial preparation and involves representing clients at police stations and courts, with a strong focus on diversity and support. The firm promotes flexible working arrangements along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Bonus schemes

Health cashback

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development programmes

Generous holiday allowance

20% discount on legal services

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NQ Crime Solicitor with trial preparation experience sought.
• Experience in advising and representing clients in criminal law.
• Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Attending and representing clients at police stations and courts.
• Preparing cases for trial in criminal courts.
• Collaborating with departments for comprehensive client support.

Skills

Trial preparation

Client representation

Cultural competency

Job description

Our Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked client is seeking a NQ Crime Solicitor to join their team, representing clients at police stations and courts. This Crime Solicitor role offers flexible hybrid working, bonus schemes, health cashback plus more.

The firm is recognised for excellence and a strong focus on work-life balance, offering ongoing training, family-friendly policies, length of service awards, and opportunities to engage in staff forums. Trial preparation experience is essential for this Crime Solicitor position.

Key responsibilities for the Crime Solicitor include:

• Attending, advising, and representing clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts across London, focusing on East and South London.
• Preparing cases for trial in both magistrates’ courts and crown courts.
• Working with clients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, including those with limited English proficiency and vulnerable individuals such as youth, disabled, or those with mental health issues.
• Collaborating with the specialist youth crime unit within the criminal department.
• Liaising with colleagues in the firm’s mental health department to provide comprehensive client support.
• Handling out-of-hours work as required.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Bonus schemes
• Health cashback
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career development programmes
• Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• 20% family and friends discount on legal services
• Career development programme
• Cycle to work scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Crime Solicitor seeking to grow their career in a respected firm and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive Criminal Law team.

For further information about this Crime Solicitor role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37252.

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