Criminal Defence Lawyer

Pertemps; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm seeks a Criminal Defence Lawyer with over a year of experience in Greater Manchester. The role involves managing defence and regulatory prosecution, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary package. Hybrid work is available, allowing flexibility in your schedule.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Must possess police station accreditation or be actively pursuing it.
• Flexibility to work remotely two days a week.
• Experience in prosecution is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage general defence and regulatory prosecution matters.
• Draft legal documents and take client/witness statements.
• Liaise with counsel and conduct comprehensive file reviews.

Skills

Client communication

Legal drafting

Evidence review

Education

Police station accreditation

Experience as paralegal or legal executive

Job description

CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER – 1 + YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, GREATER MANCHESTER/ HYBRID, UP TO £38,000 DOE. An excellent opportunity for a criminal lawyer with police station accreditation to join a reputable and well-established law firm’s highly respected criminal defence team. JOB REF: 9952

•The appointed lawyer will manage all aspects of general defence and regulatory prosecution matters, including drafting legal documents, taking client and witness statements, instructing and liaising with counsel, reviewing evidence, and conducting comprehensive file reviews.

•This hybrid position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of criminal casework, including prosecution tasks, with the flexibility to work remotely two days a week and in-office three days.

•This position is open to experienced paralegals, legal executives, or qualified solicitors who hold police station accreditation.

•Possession of police station accreditation, or active progress toward obtaining it, is required. While prosecution experience is beneficial, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.

•The firm offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package, and well-defined opportunities for career growth, including training contracts, promotions, and professional certifications.

•To apply contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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