Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Criminal Lawyer to join their team. You will handle a busy caseload, attend police stations and courts, and provide expert advice on criminal defence matters. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Criminal Litigator with at least 2 years’ PQE and strong advocacy skills. A competitive salary and package are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusivity in hiring

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE in Criminal law required.
• Police Station Accreditation preferred.
• Proven track record in advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations and courts as part of the criminal defence team.
• Handle a busy caseload across various offences.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on Criminal Defence matters.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of criminal law

Client advising

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Criminal Litigator with at least 2 years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

Criminal Lawyer, at least 2 years PQE, Manchester. Highly ranked criminal law firm seeking additional criminal specialists for its team – opportunities in Duty and Crown Court roles. To apply or register your interest, please call Melanie on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: MD0895.

Long standing law firm with strong reputation for criminal law. Provide clients with advice on all aspects of Criminal Defence matters. You will be covering work at police stations and attending both the Magistrates and Crown Courts. Busy caseload of cases covering a whole spectrum of criminal defence work from fairly minor offences through to the most serious offences. Qualified Solicitors and experienced Criminal Litigators with at least 2 years’ PQE in Criminal law. Police Station Accreditation preferred. Essential that you possess a high degree of knowledge in criminal law and a proven track record in advocacy. Competitive salary and package on offer.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations and Magistrates and Crown Courts as part of the criminal defence team.
• Handle a busy caseload across a spectrum of offences from minor to serious.
• Provide clients with advice on all aspects of Criminal Defence matters.
• Demonstrate advocacy skills and maintain a high level of knowledge in criminal law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Criminal Litigator with at least 2 years’ PQE in Criminal law.
• Police Station Accreditation preferred.
• Proven track record in advocacy and in-depth knowledge of criminal law.

How to Apply

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.