Criminal Defence Solicitor

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join an established team handling a varied criminal caseload, advising and representing clients through the entire process. The role offers quality work, a busy workload and genuine career progression within a supportive environment.

You will prepare cases, provide clear and effective legal advice, attend hearings and undertake advocacy, with the opportunity to develop your expertise across a broad range of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in criminal defence.
• Experience managing own criminal caseload.
• Strong advocacy and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied caseload, advising and representing clients throughout the criminal justice process.
• Prepare cases, providing clear and effective legal advice.
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy, with the opportunity to develop expertise across criminal matters.

Education

3+ PQE

Job description

Criminal Defence Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Manchester / c GBP 50,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join an established team offering quality work and genuine career progression

JOB TITLE: Criminal Defence Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 3+ PQE

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: Up to GBP 50,000 (DOE)

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join an established and busy criminal defence team in Manchester. You will manage your own varied caseload, advising and representing clients throughout the criminal justice process. The role will involve preparing cases, providing clear and effective legal advice, attending hearings and undertaking advocacy, with the opportunity to develop your expertise across a broad range of criminal matters. You will work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and professional environment.

The Candidate

Applications are sought from Criminal Defence Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years PQE and proven experience managing their own criminal caseload. You will have strong technical knowledge of criminal law and procedure, together with excellent advocacy, case management and client care skills. The successful candidate will be confident handling matters independently, able to manage a busy workload and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

The Firm

This opportunity is with a well established criminal defence practice with a strong reputation for providing dedicated and high quality representation to its clients. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with an experienced team and opportunities for continued professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to build on their experience and progress their career within a respected Manchester practice.

How

When you are ready, eNL will be happy to discuss your suitability and the next steps. We aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.