NQ Criminal Defence Solicitor

Ignite Talent Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a growing Crime team in Liverpool. You will handle a varied caseload for legal aid and privately funded clients, attend hearings, and gain exposure to advocacy and client representation.

Training and support will be provided for Magistrates Court advocacy and a broad Crown Court caseload. You will work within a collaborative and supportive team, ensuring high standards of regulatory compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in criminal law (NQ considered).
• Strong understanding of criminal procedure and court processes.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• IT proficiency and good organisational skills.
• Proactive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters for legal aid and privately funded clients.
• Attend court hearings and represent clients at police stations.
• Conduct advocacy in Magistrates Court - training and support provided.
• Manage a caseload of Crown Court cases.
• Liaise with other solicitors, clients, courts and third parties
• Progress cases efficiently and prepare clear, accurate documentation and legal advice.
• Support senior lawyers and contribute to team objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Exposure to interesting and complex cases in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Criminal law

Court procedures

Client communication

Task management

IT proficiency

Team-focused

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Our client is seeking to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor for their expanding Crime team. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a supportive team environment, handling a varied caseload and gaining exposure to advocacy and client representation.

The role:

• Managing a varied caseload of criminal matters for a mix of legal aid and privately funded clients
• Attending court hearings and representing clients at police stations
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court - training and support provided
• Managing a caseload of Crown Court cases
• Liaising with other solicitors in the team, clients, courts and third parties
• Progressing cases efficiently
• Preparing clear, accurate documentation and providing legal advice
• Supporting senior lawyers and contributing to team objectives
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Exposure to interesting and complex cases
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

Essential skills:

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with experience of criminal law
• Strong understanding of Criminal Law and court procedures
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Desirable accreditations:

• Police station Accreditation - training and support provided
• Willingness to work towards Duty Solicitor status