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Criminal Professional Support Lawyer (6+ PQE)

Employer
Kingsley Napley
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
1 Jun 2015

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Practice area
Crime, Professional support
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Part time
PQE
6 years, 7 years+
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Our leading and high profile UK criminal defence team is seeking to recruit a professional support lawyer, on a part time basis, to keep fee earners up-to-date on developments and to maintain the department's knowledge database. The ideal candidate will be 6 years plus PQE (or can demonstrate the equivalent level of skills and desired competencies). This is a unique opportunity to join our expanding specialist criminal team, working alongside our highly experienced partners. 

The successful candidate will update, maintain and develop a full suite of criminal know-how including the precedent system. They will monitor practice and legal developments, maintain the criminal intranet homepage and produce information for training needs and marketing events.

We would expect the successful candidate to have at least 6 years plus PQE, or the relevant PSL/ knowledge management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an outstanding expertise in criminal law and keep up to date with their knowledge. They will have a strong interest in using technology and know-how systems, with the ability to take the lead on projects. 

This vacancy requires an individual with an excellent academic background, having achieved at least a 2:1 degree.  We are seeking to recruit an individual with good client care and effective communication skills. A demonstrable enthusiasm and drive for criminal law is a must, as well as the ability to use initiative and to work under pressure. The work is demanding, complex and often high profile. The successful applicant will join a large team of very committed, expert and highly experienced lawyers working in a friendly and professional environment. 

For further information on this vacancy and closing dates please visit our website at www.kingsleynapley.co.uk.  To apply please complete the online application form.

Company

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in the City of London. The firm has expertise in corporate and commercial work, criminal litigation, employment, immigration, commercial property, clinical negligence, family and private client law. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

We are known for combining creative solutions with pragmatism and a friendly, sensitive approach. The relationship between lawyer and client is key. We work hard to match clients with lawyers who have the right mix of skills, experience and approach in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

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