Criminal Defence Solicitor

eNL; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL in Manchester is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join a specialist team handling a varied caseload. c£65,000 DOE, with meaningful opportunities for professional development.

You will advise clients, prepare cases, attend court hearings and undertake advocacy as part of a busy practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE as Criminal Defence Solicitor
• Experience managing own caseload
• Excellent advocacy and client-care skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied criminal defence caseload from start to finish
• Provide advice and representation throughout the criminal justice process
• Prepare cases, advise clients, attend court hearings and undertake advocacy
• Work within a specialist criminal defence team in Manchester

Job description

Criminal Defence Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Manchester / c£65,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a specialist criminal defence team handling a varied caseload with genuine scope for professional development

OVERVIEW

• Manage a varied criminal defence caseload, providing advice and representation throughout the criminal justice process.
• Prepare cases, advise clients, attend court hearings and undertake advocacy.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of criminal defence matters.
• Applications are welcomed from Criminal Defence Solicitors with 3+ years' PQE and experience managing their own caseload.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure with the confidence to prepare cases and represent clients in court.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• A proactive and resilient approach, with a strong commitment to client care and high quality representation.
• Join a specialist criminal defence practice with a strong focus on providing expert, client focused legal representation.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive team within a busy Manchester practice.
• Genuine responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your criminal defence expertise.
• Excellent opportunity for long term professional development within a focused specialist team.

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.