Criminal Defence Solicitor | Flexible Hours & Court Work

Clayton Legal; Margate; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working options

Résumé du poste

Clayton Legal in Margate is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its Crime Team. You will manage a varied caseload, advising and representing clients throughout the criminal justice process, including police stations and courts locally.

The firm welcomes applications from solicitors who are passionate about criminal law and want to continue developing their expertise within a busy criminal defence practice, with flexible full-time or part-time working options.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1–3 years' post-qualification experience in criminal law.
• Experience managing a criminal defence caseload.
• Duty Solicitor status or willingness to work toward it.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of criminal defence matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advise clients on criminal charges, evidence, procedure and their available legal options.
• Attend police stations to provide legal advice and representation.
• Represent clients in court and conduct advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including trials where appropriate.
• Prepare case papers, review evidence and develop effective defence strategies.
• Liaise with counsel, clients, courts and other relevant professionals.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Client care

Advocacy

Communication

Independent worker

Organisational

Time management

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

Clayton Legal in Margate is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its Crime Team. You will manage a varied caseload, advising and representing clients throughout the criminal justice process, including police stations and courts locally.

The firm welcomes applications from solicitors who are passionate about criminal law and want to continue developing their expertise within a busy criminal defence practice, with flexible full-time or part-time working options.