Criminal Solicitor, Newcastle

IPS Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an ambitious Criminal Solicitor to join their expanding Criminal Defence team. This role offers an opportunity to handle a diverse caseload, including fraud, violence, drugs, and money laundering cases, with possible Crown Court advocacy. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years’ PQE and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its excellent reputation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in criminal law.
• Experience in handling diverse criminal cases.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-ranging caseload in all areas of criminal law.
• Represent clients in Crown Court advocacy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Handling criminal cases

Education

Minimum 3 years’ PQE

Duty Solicitor and Police Station Accredited

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding Criminal Defence team, one of the leading teams in the region, ranked in the Legal 500.

The role involves handling a wide-ranging and varied caseload with opportunities in all areas of crime including fraud, sexual and violence cases, drugs, and money laundering. There is also opportunity to undertake Crown Court advocacy.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum 3 years’ PQE with experience dealing with all aspects of criminal work, be an excellent communicator and ideally be Duty Solicitor and Police Station Accredited although this is not essential. Higher Rights of Audience would also be highly desirable but not essential.

This is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Solicitor to join a firm with an excellent reputation. Apply now for immediate consideration.