Crime Solicitor - Kent

GT Stewart Ltd; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Stewart Ltd in Margate, Kent, is seeking a Crime Solicitor to join a growing team. The role requires 1-3 years PQE in criminal defence and offers a challenging caseload across offences, with the opportunity to represent clients in Magistrates' Court.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal representation, conduct thorough research, and liaise with clients and professionals to secure strong outcomes. This is a full-time role with adjustments for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE in criminal law.
• Solid understanding of criminal law procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing a caseload of criminal matters independently.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of criminal law matters, including but not limited to, theft, assault, drug offenses, and other criminal offenses
• Conduct legal research, analyse case law, and prepare legal arguments to support clients' cases
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients throughout all stages of the criminal justice process
• Represent clients in Magistrates' Court proceedings
• Prepare and present cases effectively in court, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, and other professionals involved in cases to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and legal documentation

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Advocacy

Communication skills

Court experience

Job description

Role: Crime Solicitor

Location: Kent

Salary: up to £46k per year depending on experience

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Solicitor to join our Crime Team in our Margate office.

This is a full-time or part-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and driven Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) in crime to join our dynamic team in Margate. The successful candidate will play a key role in our criminal law department, handling a duverse caseload of a criminal matters and providing high-quality legal representation to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of criminal law matters, including but not limited to, theft, assault, drug offenses, and other criminal offenses

• Conduct legal research, analyse case law, and prepare legal arguments to support clients' cases

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients throughout all stages of the criminal justice process

• Represent clients in Magistrates' Court proceedings

• Prepare and present cases effectively in court, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients.

• Liaise with clients, barristers, and other professionals involved in cases to ensure effective communication and collaboration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and legal documentation

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE in criminal law

• Solid understanding of criminal law procedures and regulations

• Demonstrated experience managing a caseload of criminal matters independently

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Commitment to providing outstanding client service

This salary is up to £46k per year depending on experience.