Criminal Defense Solicitor

Find Your Footsteps Recruitment Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Findyourfootsteps Recruitment is recruiting a Criminal Defense Solicitor for their Warrington office. The role offers hybrid working hours (9.00am - 5.15pm, Monday to Friday) and focuses on managing criminal law matters for both legal aid and privately funded clients.

There is potential for an NQ solicitor to join the department. The responsibilities include advocacy in Magistrates Court, handling Crown Court matters, court appearances, and liaising with clients and colleagues to progress cases

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters for a mix of legal aid and privately funded clients.
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court.
• Managing a caseload of Crown Court cases.
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations.
• Liaising with other solicitors in the team, clients, courts and third parties.
• Progressing cases efficiently.
• Preparing clear, accurate documentation and providing legal advice.
• Supporting and contributing to team objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Communication skills

Deadline management

IT skills

Team-focused

Job description

Criminal Defense Solicitor

Location: Warrington
Salary: £DOE
Hours: 9.00am - 5.15pm / Monday - Friday / Hybrid
Here at Findyourfootsteps Recruitment, we have teamed up with one of the U.K's leading legal firms in the support of their recruitment for a criminal defense solicitor for their office in Warrington.
Not only are they seeking an experienced criminal solicitor, but there is also room in the department for a NQ Criminal Solicitor as well!

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters for a mix of legal aid and privately funded clients
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court
• Managing a caseload of Crown Court cases
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Liaising with other solicitors in the team, clients, courts and third parties
• Progressing cases efficiently
• Preparing clear, accurate documentation and providing legal advice
• Supporting and contributing to team objectives
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards

About you:

• Experience in criminal law
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach
  

Desirable accreditations:

• Police station Accreditation
• Duty Status or willingness to work towards it
• Police station Accreditation - training and support provided for NQ
• Willingness to work towards Duty Solicitor status for NQ

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