Criminal Solicitor (Duty)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Lancashire is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 3+ PQE. You will handle a caseload of Crime Work, represent clients in various courts, and have the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Opportunity to progress career

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ PQE in criminal law required.
• Proven advocacy skills are essential.
• Flexible approach to work is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a caseload of Crime Work.
• Represent clients at the Police Station and Magistrates Court.
• Develop local and regional networks to attract new business.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Communication skills

Education

3+ years PQE in criminal law

Duty Status

Job description

Criminal Solicitor (Duty), 3+ PQE, Lancashire, £40,000 to £42,000 (DOE) – Expanding Legal 500 firm 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. Job Ref: 9662

THE ROLE:
You will have responsibility for and will develop and deal with a caseload of Crime Work including representation at the Police Station and Magistrates Court, being part of the out of hours rota for Police Station attendance. You will be enthusiastic and energetic in developing and maintaining local and regional networks to attract and secure new business

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ PQE in criminal law and have Duty Status. It is essential that you have proven advocacy skills with the ability and willingness to conduct your own advocacy. Good client care and communication skills, along with a flexible approach to work is vital to your success.

THE FIRM:
A forward thinking employer offering the flexibility and opportunity to progress your career, the firm provide high quality legal advice and services in a number of Legal Aid and privately funded sectors. Flexible working is on offer and you can choose where you work to meet the needs of our Client’s and the Business.

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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 characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.