Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; West Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks an enthusiastic Private Crime Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE to join their team. The role offers a diverse caseload in privately funded crime matters, excellent growth opportunities, and various benefits, including flexible working and health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in private crime.
• Experience in managing a caseload independently.
• Proven ability to generate new private client work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private crime matters, including road traffic offences.
• Undertake advocacy in Magistrates' Court, handling trials.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to private clients.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities for the Crime Solicitor role:

• 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 for the Crime Solicitor role:

• 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

For further information about this Crime Solicitor role please contact Haneen quoting reference 36912.

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