Criminal Litigation Solicitor - Highly Regarded Legal 500 | Regional Powerhouse

QED Legal LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in London is seeking a talented Solicitor for its Criminal Litigation department. This role offers the opportunity to develop advocacy skills and work alongside experienced solicitors. You’ll gain invaluable experience in handling a range of criminal matters. Professional development is included for those needing to achieve Duty Solicitor status. Interested candidates should inquire via the provided contact details.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive work environment

Opportunities to handle various cases

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and drafting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal matters from police station representation to Court of Appeal.
• Provide the highest standards of client care.
• Manage various caseloads and deadlines.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Qualified Duty Solicitor

Job description

Overview

A highly regarded Legal 500 regional full-service firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Solicitor to join its respected Criminal Litigation department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career with a practice recognised for excellence. Ideally, you will be a qualified Duty Solicitor, but if not, full training and support will be provided for the right candidate to achieve this qualification.

You may be an experienced advocate or someone eager to build advocacy skills. In this role, you will gain invaluable experience working alongside skilled solicitor advocates, handling a wide range of criminal matters — from police station representation to proceedings in the Court of Appeal.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and drafting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Confident IT skills and a flexible approach to work
• Commitment to the highest standards of client care

What’s on offer

• A stimulating, challenging, and supportive environment
• Professional development and training to Duty Solicitor status if required
• Opportunities to handle a wide spectrum of criminal cases at all levels
• The chance to grow within a forward-thinking Legal 500-ranked practice

How to apply

If this sounds of interest, do reach out!

07932465567
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