Senior Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Essex; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Criminal Solicitor to manage a team of skilled professionals in Essex. This role focuses on staff management and leadership, moving away from handling cases directly. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience and exceptional communication skills to ensure efficient operation of criminal prosecution teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in a legal setting.
• Strong ability to handle HR and staff issues.
• Proven track record in mentoring and appraising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Oversee mentoring and appraisal of staff.
• Guide the team on legal issues and manage workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8 + PQE, ESSEX, £71,270 - £78,290. We are working in partnership with a public body, who are offering outstanding opportunities available across the UK for Criminal Solicitors with management experience. JOB REF: 215300036

•This role will involve managing between 8 and 12 Criminal Solicitors. You will be responsible for mentoring, appraising staff, allocating workloads, and ensuring the smooth running of criminal prosecutions cases within the team.

•You will help and guide the team with difficult legal issues as well as the day to day staff management responsibilities.

•The ideal candidate will be a qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience and strong leadership skills. You will be adept in handling general staff and HR issues while demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

•Whilst your background within Criminal law is important, a large focus for this role is on staff management. You will not be handling your own cases, making this role ideal for someone in a senior or Head of Department position who is seeking a change.

• To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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