Criminal Defense Solicitor – Hybrid + NQ Path

Find Your Footsteps Recruitment Ltd; Chester; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Criminal law experience

Communication skills

Deadline management

IT skills

Team-focused

Description du poste

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