Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Tower of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche firm in Central London is seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor on a full-time, permanent basis. This role involves managing a complex caseload of criminal cases, providing first-class representation in police stations and courts. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ PQE and crime duty accreditation, with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE required.
• Crime duty accreditation is essential.
• Experience managing a demanding caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Attending and representing clients at police stations.
• Handling complex criminal matters including extradition and serious offences.
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ and High Court.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Multi-accredited firm in Central London seeks a Crime Duty Solicitor on a full-time, permanent basis.

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a skilful Duty Solicitors to join our client’s thriving practice located in Central London. The successful Crime Solicitor applicant will utilise their expertise and experience to handle a complex caseload of criminal matters, whilst providing first class representation at police stations.

Responsibilities for theCrime Solicitor role:

• Attending police stations
• Representing clients detained in police stations
• Representation in the Magistrates’ and High Court
• Advocacy
• Extradition
• Murder and manslaughter
• Burglary and robbery
• Drug offences
• Fraud
• Rape & Sexual offences
• Road traffic offences
• Interviewing witnesses &Drafting witness statements

The Crime Solicitor Candidate:

• Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
• Crime duty accreditation is essential
• Able to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
• Highly organised with the ability to meet and exceed tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and client care skills will be crucial

The Firm

Our client is a leading and niche practice in Central London. A robust firm, they serve the needs of a diverse clientele in London and the surrounding counties. They also boast of an experienced team of lawyers who have gained accreditations and solid experience in their roles. Providing quality and professional services, they are now seeking a Crime Duty Solicitor to join their office located in London.

For further details of this Crime Solicitor vacancy, please contact Marcus quoting reference 18570.

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