Criminal Defence Lawyer

TipTopJob; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer with 1+ PQE. This hybrid role offers comprehensive training for those pursuing police station accreditation and a chance for career advancement. Responsibilities include file handling and client interaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law is a plus.
• Prosecution work experience is beneficial.
• Active progress toward police station accreditation is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of file management and client consultations.
• Draft documents and take statements from clients and witnesses.
• Instruct and liaise with counsel, reviewing evidence and files.

Skills

File handling

Client interaction

Communication

Education

Police station accreditation

Job description

Criminal Defence Lawyer: 1+ PQE, Greater Manchester, hybrid, up to GBP 38,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity for a criminal lawyer with police station accreditation to join a well-established criminal defence team at a reputable law firm. To register your interest, contact Tatiana on 850 and quote Job Ref: 9835.

Overview

1. An exceptional opportunity for a criminal defence lawyer to join a busy criminal defence team and handle general defence and regulatory prosecution matters.
2. Prosecution work experience is beneficial but not necessary as full training will be provided.
3. Possession of police station accreditation, or active progress toward obtaining it, is required.
4. The appointed criminal defence lawyer will be responsible for all aspects of file handling, including drafting documentation, taking detailed statements from clients and witnesses, instructing and liaising with counsel, reviewing evidence, and completing file reviews.
5. This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in a wide spectrum of criminal casework and further experience in prosecution work.
6. This is a hybrid position, allowing two days of remote work per week and three days in the office.
7. Open to experienced paralegals, legal executives, or qualified solicitors with police station accreditation.
8. Offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and clear opportunities for career advancement, including training contracts, promotions, and professional accreditations.

How to Apply

Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 850 or email your CV for a confidential discussion.

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