Solicitor (Criminal Defence)

Themis Recruit; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 150 Firm

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Themis Recruit is seeking experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors for offices across the North-West, including Wigan, Manchester and St Helens. You will handle police station and magistrates court work, managing your own caseload with professional autonomy and strong client care.

Duty solicitor status and police station accreditation are highly preferred. Open to both newly qualified solicitors and those with up to 10 years PQE, the role offers progression in a top 150 firm with a supportive,

Qualifications

• Duty Solicitor Status is essential
• Police Station Accreditation Status required
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing and preparing documentation
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills are required
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative legal team

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to take instructions on criminal allegations
• Conduct legal research and advise on points of law and practice
• Attend Police Station to provide advice and assistance
• Represent clients in Magistrates Court
• Conduct Crown Court litigation and instruct Counsel
• Draft letters and legal documents
• Work in accordance with the Office Manual
• Handle a diverse caseload with accuracy and diligence
• Collaborate with a team of legal professionals to ensure optimal client outcomes

Skills

Advocacy

Communication skills

IT skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Police Station Accreditation

Job description

Wigan, United Kingdom

Our client, a top 150 law firm,are seeking experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors with expertise in both police station, and magistrates court work. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals that areduty qualified. The firm are hiring across all their offices in the North-West (Wigan, Manchester and St.Helens). Their current criminal defence department have over 150 years of combined experience, with many their defence lawyers being higher rights advocates.

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Solicitors looking to join a busy and highly reputable firm. It suits both experienced lawyers and newly qualified solicitors seeking a new challenge to accelerate their career.

It is vital that you demonstrate high levels of professionalism in this role and have experience and confidence running your own caseload. More key responsibilities can be found below.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting interviews with clients to take instructions on criminal allegations
• Conducting legal research and advising on points of law and practice
• Attending the Police Station to provide advice and assistance
• Attending to represent clients in the Magistrates Court
• Conducting Crown Court litigation and instructing Counsel
• Drafting letters and legal documents
• Working in accordance with the Office Manual
• Handle a diverse caseload ofcriminal matters with precision and diligence.
• Collaborate with a team of legalprofessionals to ensure optimal client outcomes.

Our client is an equal opportunityemployer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will be between 0-5 PQE, however our client will consider more experienced candidates with up to 10 years PQE.
• Hold Duty Solicitor Status. If you are not the hiring firm will assist in helping you become duty qualified.
• Hold Police Station Accreditation Status
• Have good attention to detail in reviewing and preparing documentation
• Strong advocacy andcommunication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to workeffectively within a collaborative legal team.
• Have excellent IT skills
• Understand the importance of and provide first class client care
• Have excellent interpersonal skills

• A rewarding career with a Top150 Firm renowned for excellence.
• Opportunity to work alongsideone of the country's leading legal figures.
• A supportive and inclusive workenvironment that values professional growth.