Reports to: Director of Family & Crime
Key Responsibilities
- Representing and advising clients in a variety of criminal matters;
- The successful Applicant will be expected to represent clients in all aspects of criminal proceedings in court;
- Representing and advising clients in the police station;
- Working closely with other members of the team namely solicitors, paralegals, secretaries, and other support staff;
- Providing advice to clients, in person, via telephone or video conference;
- Drafting legal documents as well as reviewing documentation; and
- Representing clients in court.
- Establishing a compelling position for the client, using a complete and accurate understanding of the matter and criminal law.
Key Expectations
- Work to a target of 6 billable hours a day and co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements;
- Be able to work effectively within a team, as well as efficiently running an individual caseload;
- Be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious;
- Be able to work with other fee earners and seek advice and assistance whenever needed to develop knowledge and skills; and
- Regular file reviews which will be undertaken in the office with a senior Solicitor to ensure compliance and client care.
Qualifications & Training
- Qualified Solicitor 2 to 5 PQE.
We Offer
- Competitive starting salary
- Support in continuing professional development and pursuing your long-term career goals;
- Holiday Allowance of 24 days + Bank holidays
- A purpose-built staff room and one-hour lunch breaks
- A dynamic, positive, client-driven work environment to apply skills where they’ll make the most difference.
Employees are encouraged to take regular time off with holiday entitlement mirroring the public sector, to relax in the purpose-built staff room and encouraged to work with the Board of Directors to constantly improve the working environment, to continue their professional development, to learn and evolve as individuals as the Company continues to evolve as market leaders.
Pay: From £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
