Solicitor NQ - Criminal Law - Warrington

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual bonus related to income targets

Job summary

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP in Warrington is looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their expanding Crime team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied caseload while gaining valuable exposure to advocacy and client representation. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Criminal Law and court procedures, with excellent communication and client care skills. The position provides professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive team environment, along with hybrid working options after probation.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor with experience in criminal law.
• Strong understanding of Criminal Law and court procedures.
• IT proficiency and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters.
• Attend court hearings and represent clients.
• Prepare clear, accurate documentation.

Skills

Criminal Law understanding

Communication skills

Client care skills

Organisational skills

Proactive, team-focused approach

Meeting deadlines

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor NQ - Criminal Defence - Warrington

We are seeking to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor for our 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 involves:

• 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

Company Benefits:

• Training, ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Additional payments for specific out of hours attendances
• Performance based bonus schemes
• Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)
• Hybrid working scheme after successful completion of probation period
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly fun events with prizes
• Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish
• Christmas week closure
• Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year (Reviewed annually)
• Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).
• Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets (Fee earner only)

Apply in the strictest confidence by email with CV to [e-mail] or for an initial informal conversation call Jonathan Conder on 07814 791713.

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.