Criminal Defence Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer with police station accreditation. The role offers an opportunity to work on a busy criminal defence team, handle diverse casework, and develop further skills with competitive salary and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear opportunities for career advancement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a criminal lawyer or relevant role.
• Possession of police station accreditation or progress towards it.
• Ability to handle file documentation and liaise with counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of file handling in criminal cases.
• Draft documentation and take statements from clients.
• Develop hands-on experience in criminal casework.

Skills

Police station accreditation

Criminal casework experience

Communication skills

Job description

Criminal Defence Lawyer – 1+ year experience, Greater Manchester, hybrid, up to £38,000 (DOE). An exciting opportunity for a criminal lawyer with police station accreditation to join a highly regarded criminal defence team at a well-established law firm.

OVERVIEW

• An exceptional opportunity for a criminal defence lawyer to join a busy criminal defence team and handle general defence and regulatory prosecution matters
• Prosecution work experience is beneficial but not necessary as full training will be provided
• Possession of police station accreditation, or active progress toward obtaining it, is a requirement
• The appointed Criminal Defence Lawyer will be responsible for all aspects of file handling to include, but not limited to, drafting documentation, taking detailed statements from clients and witnesses, instructing and liaising with counsel, reviewing evidence and completing file reviews as required
• This position provides the chance to develop hands‑on experience in a wide spectrum of criminal casework, and further experience into prosecution work
• This is a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week and three days in the office
• This position is open to experienced paralegals, legal executives or qualified solicitors with police station accreditation
• On offer is competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career advancement, including training contracts, promotions, and professional accreditations

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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