Criminal Solicitor | Courtroom Advocate in Sunderland

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP; Sunderland; A distancia; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP in Sunderland seeks a motivated Solicitor to join our established Criminal team. You will represent clients at police stations and courts, and manage a varied caseload with clear, practical legal advice.

The ideal candidate will have broad criminal experience, strong advocacy and client-care skills, and excellent organisation. Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential. The firm offers a supportive culture and ongoing professional development.

Formación

• Experience handling a broad range of criminal matters.
• Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Strong advocacy, communication and client care skills.
• Excellent organisational and case management abilities.
• Experience using case management systems.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach.

Responsabilidades

• Managing your own caseload of criminal matters
• Advising and representing clients in criminal proceedings
• Attending police stations, Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts
• Interviewing clients and witnesses
• Preparing legal documentation, trial bundles and instructions to Counsel
• Applying for legal aid and assessing client eligibility
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, Counsel, experts and external agencies
• Supporting the wider Criminal team and assisting with supervision where appropriate
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Communication

Client care

Organization

Teamwork

Professionalism

Educación

Solicitor qualification

Herramientas

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP in Sunderland seeks a motivated Solicitor to join our established Criminal team. You will represent clients at police stations and courts, and manage a varied caseload with clear, practical legal advice.

The ideal candidate will have broad criminal experience, strong advocacy and client-care skills, and excellent organisation. Duty Solicitor accreditation is desirable but not essential. The firm offers a supportive culture and ongoing professional development.