Criminal Defence Solicitor – Manchester (3+ PQE)

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

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.