Criminal Defence Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is assisting in the recruitment of a Criminal Defence Solicitor in Manchester. The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing high quality advice, and representing clients at all stages of the criminal justice process, including court advocacy.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of PQE, a strong understanding of criminal law, and excellent communication and organisational skills to work under pressure within a focused team.

Qualifications

• Criminal Defence Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE and ability to manage own caseload.
• Strong understanding of criminal law and procedure; confident in court advocacy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and provide high quality advice and representation to clients at all stages of the criminal process.
• Prepare cases, advise clients and attend court hearings.
• Undertake advocacy and gain exposure to a broad range of criminal defence matters.
• Develop professional skills within a focused and experienced team.

Skills

3+ PQE

Advocacy

Communication

Organisation

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 –

JOB TITLE:Criminal Defence Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 3+

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY:Up to £65,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a specialist criminal defence team in Manchester. You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and providing high quality advice and representation to clients at all stages of the criminal justice process. Your work will include preparing cases, advising clients, attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy, with the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of criminal defence matters. The role offers genuine responsibility and the chance to develop your career within a focused and experienced team.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are sought from Criminal Defence Solicitors with at least 3 years' PQE and experience managing their own caseload. You will have a strong understanding of criminal law and procedure and be confident dealing with clients, preparing cases and representing them in court. Excellent advocacy, organisation and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient and committed to delivering high standards of client care and representation.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a specialist criminal defence practice committed to providing expert, client focused legal representation. The firm has built its reputation through a strong focus on criminal law and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients. Joining an experienced and supportive team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their expertise while taking on meaningful responsibility within a busy Manchester practice.

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.