Criminal Defence Lawyer

ENL Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Lawyer to join their busy team. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary up to £38,000 and the chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of criminal casework. The ideal candidate will have police station accreditation or be actively progressing toward it, and will be responsible for file handling, drafting documentation, and liaising with counsel. Opportunities for career advancement include training contracts and professional accreditations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Possession of police station accreditation or progress towards it.
• Experience in prosecution work is beneficial but not necessary.
• Ability to draft documentation and take detailed statements.

Responsibilities

• Handle general defence and regulatory prosecution matters.
• Draft documentation and review evidence.
• Instruct and liaise with counsel as required.

Skills

Police station accreditation

Criminal law knowledge

File handling

Job description

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Criminal Defence Lawyer – 1+ PQE, 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. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 9835

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 including, 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 a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career advancement, including training contracts, promotions, and professional accreditations